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Tagore’s Lyrics – a treasure hunt, is a book to soak one’s mind and soul into the magnificence of selective fifty song lyrics of different category by Rabindranath Tagore translated in English. The unique appeal of these fine translations will satisfy any English lyrics lover who would be eager to enjoy the feelings of the original version of Rabindranath Tagore’s Bangla verses. Retention of substance, nuances, feelings and flavour of the original songs has been the key endeavour of Soma Mukherjee, a Bengali poet, and a Tagore enthusiast and believer.
The selection of songs out of worship, love, seasons, patriotism and diverse categories are intended to address various moods and frames of mind and speaks out those words which any sensitive human being would, at any point of life and reality would want to express in words and introspect. Each song lyric is unique in its own strength of appeal and truth. This book is a companion whenever the mind needs strength, assurance, love, introspection and revelation.
For ease of reference and to raise curiosity over the original Bengali version of the lyrics, both the original Bengali version as well the translated English have been keep side by side.
Soma Mukherjee
Soma Mukherjee, based in Kolkata, is a renowned Bengali poet, short story and travelogue writer and is attached to many literary platforms and best known for her lucid and rhythmic poems. The appeal and substance of her poems cover love, worship and seasons primarily. She draws her main inspiration from Tagore’s literary marvels and is a great Tagore enthusiast and believer.
The other side of her literary attribute is fine translation across English and Bengali. Translations normally reflects the other side of the carpet but Soma, in her translation has crossed a few levels and goes beyond translation to convey the flavour and feelings of original poems so near as anyone in the mother language would gather.
Soma has two published books, the first one, Kalosrote ( As time flows ), which is the Bengali translation of world poetry starting from William Shakespeare to Robert Frost time. The second one, Roudra Chhaya ( Sun and shadow ) is her own set of poems. Hundreds of Bengali poems and writings are also in fine prints of many souvenir, collections and renowned magazines blogs and virtual pages.
