The Hungry Stones and Other Stories by Rabindranath Tagore: Free Read Online

Name: The Hungry Stones and Other Stories
Author: Rabindranath Tagore

The Hungry Stones and Other Stories by Rabindranath Tagore is a public-domain short stories first published in 1916 (English). You can read it free on ViralScopeHub through Project Gutenberg, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Author: Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941)
First published: 1916 (English)
Type: Short stories
Suggested age: 13+ · Better for teens and adults
Cost: free

What is The Hungry Stones and Other Stories about?

A collection of Tagore's short stories in English, translated from Bengali. The title story is a ghost tale about a haunted palace where a visitor feels pulled into the past. The other stories are about everyday life in Bengal and the feelings of children, families and villagers.

About Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) wrote hundreds of stories, poems and songs. His work is read in India, Bangladesh and around the world.

Is The Hungry Stones and Other Stories suitable for children?

Includes a ghost story and some sad endings, so it suits teens better than young children.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

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Is The Hungry Stones and Other Stories free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote The Hungry Stones and Other Stories?

Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941). Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) wrote hundreds of stories, poems and songs.

What age is The Hungry Stones and Other Stories for?

We suggest 13+. Includes a ghost story and some sad endings, so it suits teens better than young children.