{"product_id":"a-grain-of-sand-chokher-bali","title":"A Grain of Sand: Chokher Bali by RABINDRANATH TAGORE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChokher Bali (often translated as \u003cem\u003eA Grain of Sand\u003c\/em\u003e) is a Bengali novel by Rabindranath Tagore that explores the emotional and social complexities of relationships in early 20th-century India. The story revolves around Binodini, a young widow who is intelligent, educated, and emotionally intense, and her interactions with Mahendra, his wife Ashalata, and other members of their household. What begins as companionship and domestic life gradually turns into a web of jealousy, desire, betrayal, and emotional manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel examines themes of love, loneliness, morality, and the restrictive social norms placed on widowed women in traditional society. Binodini’s character, in particular, challenges conventional expectations, as she seeks emotional fulfillment and recognition in a world that denies her independence. Through its psychological depth and realistic portrayal of human emotions, the novel highlights how suppressed desires and societal constraints can lead to conflict and suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a Bengali poet, novelist, playwright, composer, and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in world literature. He became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his poetry collection \u003cem\u003eGitanjali\u003c\/em\u003e. Tagore reshaped Bengali literature and music and contributed significantly to Indian cultural and intellectual life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe wrote novels such as \u003cem\u003eGora\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGhare-Baire (The Home and the World)\u003c\/em\u003e, and Chokher Bali, many of which explore social reform, human psychology, and moral dilemmas. Beyond literature, Tagore also founded Visva-Bharati University, aiming to create a space for holistic and international education. His works continue to influence literature, philosophy, and art across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276755857665,"sku":"2D200APQA-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/AGrainofSand.jpg?v=1627228713","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/a-grain-of-sand-chokher-bali","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}