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teangerine 's review for:
Gitanjali
by Rabindranath Tagore
challenging
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
The beauty of this work is definitely lost in translation from the original Bengali, as some of the poems were even merged together to create new ones. Gitanjali is a decent lyrical and atmospheric work for English readers who want to get a taste of classical Indian literature.
Early in the day it was whispered that we should sail in a boat, only thou and I, and never a soul in the world would know of this, our pilgrimage to no country and to no end.
In that shoreless ocean, with thy silently listening smile my songs would swell in melodies, free as waves, free from all bondage of words.
Many of the poems blur together and seem like they’re repeating. The poems are centered around the author’s devotion to God. Despite the outdated jargon, the reader can still understand the basic idea of the poems.
Much of the intricacies of language are lost in translation (like I said above), and makes me think about how words sometimes limit our thoughts and emotions. I thought the above quote perfectly encapsulates this restrictive feeling, almost as if the author is addressing this exact concern. Perhaps thats why Gitanjali is supposed to read like a song: transcendent and melodious.