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SANDHYA - SONGS OF TWILIGHT
FOREWORD
SANDHYA, SONGS OF TWILIGHT
I. SYMBOLISM
2. SOURCE OF SINGING
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4. "O, OLD! O, NEW!"
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6. LASSITUDE
A delicate tapestry of verse unfolds in this collection, where each poem captures the hush of evening and the quiet pulse of the soul. Drawing from the rhythms of Bengali tradition, the poet weaves images of mist‑clad seas, lone stars, and the soft glow of a lighthouse into meditations on love, longing, and the fleeting moments between day and night. The language is spare yet resonant, inviting listeners to linger on the spaces between words and hear the unspoken music that lives within them.
The work moves through themes of yearning and renewal, offering glimpses of a pilgrim’s inner journey as she follows an ever‑calling distant voice. From the aching heart of a broken lute to the serene stillness of a twilight‑lit shore, the poems celebrate both the ache of loss and the gentle promise of dawn. Listeners will find a quiet sanctuary in these verses, where the silence itself becomes a song.
Language
en
Duration
~45 minutes (43K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 2, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1890–1936
A pioneering Indian-born writer in America, he brought the landscapes, animals, and spiritual traditions of India vividly to life for young readers. Best known for "Gay-Neck: The Story of a Pigeon," he helped open a path for South Asian voices in U.S. literature.
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