Le cycle du printemps
Résumé
"Le cycle du printemps" by Rabindranath Tagore is a poetic play written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of life, death, and renewal through a vibrant depiction of spring, drawing on symbolism and character interactions to illustrate the eternal cycle of nature and existence. Central to the narrative is a group of youthful characters who embark on a quest to capture the elusive 'Vieil Homme,' emblematic of old age or death, as they seek to understand and confront the transitory nature of life. The opening of the play sets a dramatic scene within the royal court, where the King is deeply troubled by the prospect of aging and mortality, marked by the appearance of gray hairs. As the court buzzes with concern over the King's declining health, various characters-including the Vizir, the Doctor Struti-Bhushan, and the Poet Kabi-Shekhar-interact in a mix of banter and philosophical discussion. They grapple with concepts of hope, mortality, and the futility of material concerns, forming the backdrop for the youthful characters who seek to challenge the old and celebrate the vitality of life in the face of inevitable change. This interplay between the different facets of existence foreshadows the larger themes that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Créateur d'expression :
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Langue :français
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Importance matérielle : 1 online resource
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Importance matérielle : multiple file formats
Informations sur l'édition :
Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Release date is 2023-02-20
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