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The Post Office

The Post Office

Tagore, Rabindranath

Paperback

ISBN10: 1025372131
ISBN13: 9781025372136
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Post Office is a poignant and symbolic play by the Nobel Prize-winning author Rabindranath Tagore. The story centers on Amal, a fragile and imaginative young boy confined to his home by a debilitating illness. Bound by the walls of his room but possessing a spirit that knows no limits, Amal watches the world through his window, engaging with the various people who pass by. His greatest desire is to receive a letter from the King at the newly established post office across the street.

Through this simple yet profound premise, Tagore explores deep philosophical themes of freedom, mortality, and the human soul's longing for the infinite. The play is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and its ability to convey complex spiritual truths through a narrative of childhood innocence. The Post Office remains one of the most performed and translated works of Indian literature, offering a timeless meditation on the power of hope and the search for liberation beyond physical constraints. This work showcases Tagore's mastery of drama and his unique ability to find the extraordinary within the ordinary routines of life.

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