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The Postmaster
The Postmaster

The Postmaster

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This adaptation explores themes of emotional attachment, social class disparities, and the struggles of rural life. It presents a sensitive portrayal of human relationships and cultural norms of the time period. Readers should be mindful of the emotional depth and potential distress that may arise from the story's depiction of unfulfilled longing and separation.

Reading Levels

Total Words 2198
Unique Words 769
Reading Ease
Total Words 1984
Unique Words 687
Reading Ease
Total Words 1479
Unique Words 520
Reading Ease

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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

The Postmaster

About the Author

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a renowned Indian poet, playwright, and novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. His works, including The Postmaster, reflect a deep understanding of human emotions and social dynamics, offering a rich portrayal of Indian life and universal human experiences through lyrical and thoughtful prose.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the evocative world of The Postmaster with our leveled reading adaptation. Set in a remote village in colonial India, follow the poignant story of a young postmaster and his interactions with Ratan, a local girl who becomes emotionally attached to him. Through Rabindranath Tagore’s masterful storytelling, this tale explores themes of loneliness, human connection, and the profound impact of social and cultural boundaries on individual lives.

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Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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