"Fireflies" is a luminous collection of short poems and aphorisms by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. In this work, Tagore captures profound truths through brief, evocative verses that mirror the fleeting light of fireflies. Each piece serves as a spiritual or philosophical meditation, often drawing upon imagery from the natural world to explore the relationship between the human soul and the infinite. The collection is characterized by its simplicity and depth, offering readers concise reflections on love, truth, ...
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"Fireflies" is a luminous collection of short poems and aphorisms by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. In this work, Tagore captures profound truths through brief, evocative verses that mirror the fleeting light of fireflies. Each piece serves as a spiritual or philosophical meditation, often drawing upon imagery from the natural world to explore the relationship between the human soul and the infinite. The collection is characterized by its simplicity and depth, offering readers concise reflections on love, truth, beauty, and existence. Tagore's mastery of language shines through these miniatures, which are designed to be contemplated individually, much like the delicate flashes of light in the night sky. The verses in "Fireflies" represent a distillation of Tagore's vast wisdom and poetic sensibility, showcasing his ability to find the universal in the particular. This volume remains an essential read for those seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of the human condition through the lens of Eastern philosophy and lyrical beauty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Fireflies to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by Abacus Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsford, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Collier Books.
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Fair. Hardcover. Twenty second printing 1965. Rubbed, scuffed, crimped, with tears to edges. Bumped board tips, and general shelf-wear. Dark circular stains on upper corners of pages 96-101. Solid binding. Good reading copy.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (Poetry, Proverbs, Aphorisms) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Fireflies to cart. $27.00, good condition, Sold by Gardner's Used Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tulsa, OK, UNITED STATES, published 1928 by Scribner.
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Good in good dust jacket. 17th printing, 1953. Hardcover book is in very good condition. Clean text, no markings. Tight binding, light general handling wear. No loose or missing pages. Dust jacket is mylar protected. Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Fireflies to cart. $28.72, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of Fireflies to cart. $31.00, very good condition, Sold by Hook's Book Nook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pottstown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1976 by MacMillan.
Add this copy of Fireflies to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Wonderful Books By Mail rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chico, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by ILLUME WRITERS & ARTISTS; HOME MADE BOOK.
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ILLUME WRITERS & ARTISTS; HOME MADE BOOK
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2013, 2014
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English
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Illustrated by HUTCHINSON, ALBERTA ilust & BORDERS. Very Good. 8x11" VERY GOOD Condition, clean, solid, bright. NOT COLORED IN. PAPERBACK; Many full page line drawings (cartoons) intended to enjoy, or add color to. Each is accompanied by a liine or lines by Tagore. Full of Love; Full of Grace. **** THIS BOOK IS RATHER UNIQUE, IT HAS PUBLISHER NAME HOME MADE BOOKS...It seems to be published by ILLUSTRATOR Herself...*****LAST PAGE STATES."Made in the USA Lexiington, KY 07 March 2014"; Lline drawings; 254+ps pages; India, "Brief Poems". Philosophy. Revelations of insight & Beauty, hymns to love, life, nature & God......Yellow title on Violet paper covers. showing cover drawing of Author Tagore in long white beard,
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12mo. Navy Cloth on Blue Boards, Dust Jacket Good with minor tears & minor losses, price clipped, else VG. 274 pp. Illustrated. Signed dedication to book's previous owner inside cover.
I was introduced to this book by someone I didn't know. She gave it to a family member for Christmas. From the time I opened it, I was transformed. The value of this book is in the intimate surprise of the ordinary. The lyrical language describes common encounter with mystical joy. To say I love this book in inaccurate. I love the way this book elevates my perception of my experiences on this planet.
Cunard
Aug 14, 2008
Contemplating Life's Simple Pleasures
This book is one of those I will read forever...every mood one has gives each line new meaning...many time I have used some of the saying to reflect my thoughts towards a death of a loved one, the joy of people starting a life together, etc. This book and its words are priceless
