Three Women by Rabindranath Tagore [Paperback]

This description highlights three novellas by Rabindranath Tagore that explore the complexities of love, marriage, and desire from the perspectives of women. In The Broken Nest (Nashtaneer, 1901), Charulata, feeling neglected by her husband, develops feelings for a young cousin. Two Sisters (Dui Bon, 1933) portrays Sharmila as she witnesses her husband become deeply entangled with both business and her sister. In The Arbour (Malancha, 1934), Neeraja’s health deteriorates as she realizes her husband is falling for another woman. These stories, marked by subtlety and emotional depth, delve into the hidden tensions within relationships and reflect the inner lives and aspirations of