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100 1 _aTagore, Rabindranath,
_d1861-1941
245 1 4 _aThe King of the Dark Chamber
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_(play)
500 _aTranslated into English by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-01
508 _aOriginal html version created at eldritchpress.org by Eric Eldred This eBook was produced by Chetan K Jain.
520 _a"The King of the Dark Chamber" by Rabindranath Tagore is a play written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic and unseen King of a kingdom who remains hidden from his subjects, leading them to question his existence and the nature of his rule. It delves into themes of love, longing, and the quest for truth, mainly through the character of Queen Sudarshana and her desire to see her husband, the King, who is shrouded in mystery. The opening of the play introduces us to a vibrant street filled with citizens who discuss the peculiar nature of their King, who has never been seen in public. Through various interactions, the citizens express their curiosity and frustration regarding the absence of their ruler, leading to a mix of playful banter and serious reflections about authority. The scene sets the tone for a kingdom that feels both festive and constrained, as citizens simultaneously celebrate and question their leader’s hidden nature. Concurrently, in a dark chamber, Queen Sudarshana expresses her restlessness and desire for light, symbolizing the broader longing for connection and clarity in her relationship with the King, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of deception, identity, and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Translations into English
653 _aIndic drama -- Translations into English
653 _aBengali drama -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6521
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