Project Gutenberg 2008-02-13 Public domain in the USA. 94 Tagore, Rabindranath 1861 1941 The Cycle of Spring The greater part of the introductory portion of this drama was translated from the original Bengali by Mr. C. F. Andrews and Prof. Nishikanta Sen, and revised by the Author. Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Cycle of Spring" by Rabindranath Tagore is a lyrical drama written in the early 20th century. This work merges elements of poetry, drama, and philosophy to explore themes of youth, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life, particularly as it relates to the transition from winter to spring. The narrative is centered around the symbolic representation of the seasons, capturing the essence of spring and its timely arrival as a metaphor for rebirth and the invigorating power of nature. The story unfolds through the interactions of a group of youths who embark on a quest to capture the personification of old age, referred to as the "Old Man." Composed of vibrant characters, including the Leader, Chandra, and Dada, the youths engage in playful dialogues filled with whimsy and philosophical musings. Their journey leads them to confront not just the old man's perceived wisdom but also their own struggles with the passage of time and the inevitable changes that come with growth. The play ultimately celebrates the assertion of youth, the beauty of life in all its forms, and the idea that renewal is an inherent part of existence. Through music and song, the characters express their joy and acceptance of life's cyclical rhythm, reinforcing Tagore's appreciation for nature and the spirit of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 95.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Indic drama -- Translations into English Bengali drama -- Translations into English PK Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 133011 2025-07-10T08:06:50.998853 text/html 134193 2021-01-03T08:40:04 text/html 114962 2025-07-10T08:06:56.646761 application/epub+zip 114528 2025-07-10T08:06:52.890783 application/epub+zip 114528 2025-07-10T08:06:51.718812 application/epub+zip 222957 2025-07-10T08:06:59.127745 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222183 2025-07-10T08:06:55.838751 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198719 2022-09-11T10:58:48.025161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98134 2025-07-10T08:06:50.275353 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97929 2021-01-03T08:40:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18905 2025-07-10T08:06:59.249781 application/rdf+xml 11592 2025-07-10T08:06:52.212776 image/jpeg 3121 2025-07-10T08:06:51.965836 image/jpeg 41124 2021-01-03T08:40:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 36304 2021-01-03T08:40:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 107032 2025-07-10T08:06:51.009772 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia