Project Gutenberg 2008-02-13 Public domain in the USA. 88 Tagore, Rabindranath 1861 1941 The Cycle of Spring The greater part of the introductory portion of this drama was translated from the original Bengali by Mr. C. F. Andrews and Prof. Nishikanta Sen, and revised by the Author. Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Cycle of Spring" by Rabindranath Tagore is a lyrical drama written in the early 20th century. This work merges elements of poetry, drama, and philosophy to explore themes of youth, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life, particularly as it relates to the transition from winter to spring. The narrative is centered around the symbolic representation of the seasons, capturing the essence of spring and its timely arrival as a metaphor for rebirth and the invigorating power of nature. The story unfolds through the interactions of a group of youths who embark on a quest to capture the personification of old age, referred to as the "Old Man." Composed of vibrant characters, including the Leader, Chandra, and Dada, the youths engage in playful dialogues filled with whimsy and philosophical musings. Their journey leads them to confront not just the old man's perceived wisdom but also their own struggles with the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with growth. The play ultimately celebrates the assertion of youth, the beauty of life in all its forms, and the idea that renewal is an inherent part of existence. Through music and song, the characters express their joy and acceptance of life's cyclical rhythm, reinforcing Tagore's appreciation for nature and the spirit of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Indic drama -- Translations into English Bengali drama -- Translations into English PK Text Browsing: Literature 132866 132875 2024-09-10T12:19:54.225728 2023-09-11T05:37:22.323336 text/html text/html 134193 2021-01-03T08:40:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 41124 2021-01-03T08:40:05 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 94201 2024-09-10T12:19:59.654664 application/epub+zip 94015 2024-09-10T12:19:55.764686 application/epub+zip 94014 2024-09-10T12:19:54.836699 application/epub+zip 199531 2024-09-10T12:20:02.250687 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198747 2024-09-10T12:19:58.911764 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198719 2022-09-11T10:58:48.025161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98134 98003 2024-09-10T12:19:53.462734 2023-09-11T05:37:21.523355 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 97929 2021-01-03T08:40:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36304 2021-01-03T08:40:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18239 2024-09-10T12:20:02.487702 application/rdf+xml 11590 2024-09-10T12:19:55.194717 image/jpeg 3121 2024-09-10T12:19:55.013722 image/jpeg 88426 2024-09-10T12:19:54.236747 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia