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Gora [Blonde]

Written by: Ravindranath Tagore
Narrated by: Nitin Sharma
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रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर का यह उपन्यास बीसवीं सदी के प्रारम्भिक वर्षों के बंगाल पर केन्द्रित है और उस समय के समाज, राजनीति और धर्म की वास्तविक तस्वीर प्रस्तुत करता है। जहाँ एक तरफ राष्ट्रीयता की भावना प्रबल हो रही थी वहीं प्राचीन आध्यात्मिक मूल्यों का पुनरुत्थान हो रहा था। एक तरफ प्रगतिवादी राष्ट्रवादी थे जिनका सपना था कि देश की प्रगति में सभी का समावेश हो वहीं कट्टरपंथी सत्ता के पुराने ढाँचे को कायम रखना चाहते थे। इन दोनों पक्षों को उपन्यास के नायक गोरा और उसके दोस्त के माध्यम से बड़ी कुशलता से प्रस्तुत किया गया है। इन दोनों से जुड़े अलग-अलग पात्रों के माध्यम से और भी कई कहानियाँ, मुख्य कहानी के साथ, बुनी गई हैं और उनके ज़रिये उस समय के अनेक प्रासंगिक विषयों पर रोशनी डालने का प्रयास है जिसमें शामिल है समाज और संस्कृति से औरतों का बहिष्कार, विभिन्न जातियों का आपसी टकराव इन सब मुद्दों के भंवर से गुज़रते उपन्यास के पात्र स्वयं को ढूंढने का प्रयास करते हैं।.

Please note: This audiobook is in Hindi.

©2015 Rajpal and Sons (P)2022 Audible, Inc.
Asian Classics World Literature

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Narration was very good.

Story was very good. This novel is very good. All was so good. very good.

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A Bold Reflection on Identity and Nationhood

Rabindranath Tagore’s Gora, presented as a Hindi audiobook on Audible Suno, is a profound and thought-provoking narrative that delves into themes of identity, religion, nationalism, and social reform in colonial India. At the heart of the novel is Gora, a staunchly orthodox Hindu whose life takes a transformative turn as he questions everything he once believed in.

The audiobook is expertly narrated, with strong voice modulation and clear diction that brings Tagore’s complex characters and rich philosophical dialogues to life. The emotional depth, intellectual debates, and cultural backdrop are handled with finesse, making it an engaging listen despite its dense themes.

Listeners have praised the audiobook for both its content and delivery. One reviewer wrote, “Gora challenges your thinking—it’s not just a story, it's a mirror to society.” Another noted, “The narration does justice to the layers of the novel. A must-listen for lovers of classic Indian literature.”

While the story is intense and occasionally demands focus, the payoff is immensely rewarding. It’s a journey through self-discovery, societal norms, and the essence of true nationalism.

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Amazing

Amazing story by Great Thakur ji and also very nice narration. Must read by all

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He explains the current state of our country and the society better than the contemporary writers.

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