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The King of the Dark Chamber

1910

Rabindranath Tagore

The King of the Dark Chamber

The King of the Dark Chamber

Rabindranath Tagore

1910

Plays/Films/Dramas

The King of the Dark Chamber is a play by Rabindranath Tagore, first published in 1910. It explores the themes of love, longing, and the quest for truth through the character of Queen Sudarshana, who yearns to see her unseen husband, the King. Set in a kingdom where citizens question the existence and nature of their hidden ruler, the play combines elements of Bengali drama with philosophical reflections on authority and connection. Tagore, a Nobel laureate and influential figure in Bengali literature, uses this work to delve into the complexities of identity and desire.

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A play written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic and unseen King of a kingdom who r...

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Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), also known by the sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali poet, Brahmo Samaj philosopher, visu...

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