Fruit-Gathering

Fruit-Gathering is a collection of poems and songs by Tagore originally written in Bengali and translated into English. Rabindranath Tagore collected 86 little poems in his book Fruit-gathering. The relationship between God and man the atom and the cosmos forms the basis of this book's theme. Fruits and flowers are used by Tagore to represent his moral and spiritual principles on adoration of the Creator. The poems are filled with vivid imagery and Tagore often uses the natural world as a metaphor for human emotions and experiences. Overall Fruit-Gathering is a beautiful and thought-provoking collection of poetry that explores the many facets of human experience. Tagore's writing is lyrical and evocative and his poems continue to resonate with readers around the world.