The Ruined Nest and Other Stories
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Author: Rabindranath Tagore
This is a collection of Rabindranath Tagore's short stories, edited and translated by Mohammad A. Quayum. Quayum's translation of Tagore's stories is exceptional in its retention of the subtleties of Bengali expression. It not only transfers the colloquialism commonly used in a daily Bengali household but brings alive the minutiae of the rural milieu. The other outstanding feature is Quayum's success with translating what is more complex - the intricacies of human relationships. Generally, the stories read almost as though they had been written originally in English. At no moment does the reader get loss in the translation, either linguistically, culturally or psychologically, and this surely is the ultimate test of a translator.
-- Transnational Literature, Australia --
-- Humanities Diliman, The Philippines --
This is a collection of Rabindranath Tagore's short stories, edited and translated by Mohammad A. Quayum. Quayum's translation of Tagore's stories is exceptional in its retention of the subtleties of Bengali expression. It not only transfers the colloquialism commonly used in a daily Bengali household but brings alive the minutiae of the rural milieu. The other outstanding feature is Quayum's success with translating what is more complex - the intricacies of human relationships. Generally, the stories read almost as though they had been written originally in English. At no moment does the reader get loss in the translation, either linguistically, culturally or psychologically, and this surely is the ultimate test of a translator.
-- Transnational Literature, Australia --
In this multicultural age, it is absolute necessity for all of us to read diversely and think universally. Quayum's highly readable translation of Rabindranath's short stories will serve that cause, and also help to revive interest in the works of a literary genius who was once described by a French writer as an eagle-sized lark.
-- Humanities Diliman, The Philippines --
Format: Medium PB
Year published: 2014
Pages: 256
Sub-genre: stories
Imprint: Silverfish Books
Product weight: 390g