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The Complete Poetry of Rabindranath Tagore showcases the profound breadth of Tagore's poetic genius, encompassing themes of love, nature, spirituality, and humanity. Written in both Bengali and English, the anthology reflects his distinct lyrical style, characterized by musicality and vivid imagery. It situates itself within the broader literary context of the Bengali Renaissance, illustrating Tagore's integral role in merging Eastern and Western literary traditions. From his early verses to his later works, the collection highlights the evolution of his thought and art over decades, inviting readers to explore the interconnectedness of his ideas. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), the first n...
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Rabindhranath Tagore reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Author of the "profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful" poetry of Gitanjali, he became in 1913 the first non-European and the first lyricist to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Referred to as "the Bard of Bengal", Tagore was known by sobriquets: Gurudev, Kobiguru, Biswakobi. Tagore's poetic songs were viewed as spiritual and mercurial; however, his "elegant prose and magical poetry" remain largely unknown outside Bengal. Poetry 1. Ama and Vinayaka 2. Baul Songs 3. Collected Poems 3.1. Boro-Budur 3.2. The Child 3.3. Freedom 3.4. From Hindi S...
The present book 'Stories from Tagore' is a collection of celebrated classic Indian writer, poet, philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, translated in English to introduce children to best of the Indian literature. this volume was first produced and published in the year 1918.
Designed as a companion to Rabindranath Tagore's 'Ghare-Baire' (The Home and the World), the ten essays of this volume cover the novel in terms of the complexity of colonial modernity. The book will be of great value and interest to those studying Indian literature, post-coloniality, gender representations and nationalism.
The Life Story and Greatest Works of Rabindranath Tagore: The Life and Times of Rabindranath Tagore + Gitanjali + Nationalism + Stories from Tagore by Rabindranath Tagore: Dive into the life story and literary works of the iconic Rabindranath Tagore. This comprehensive collection includes "Gitanjali," "Nationalism," and captivating stories that showcase Tagore's genius.
Gora is a sweeping novel by Rabindranath Tagore, set in colonial India, that grapples with questions of identity, nationalism, and religious conflict. The story centers on Gora, a young man raised as a devout Hindu who fiercely defends his faith and culture against Western influence. His convictions are challenged as he encounters the progressive Brahmo Samaj and falls in love with Sucharita, a woman from a liberal family. Through Gora's journey of self-discovery, Tagore explores the complexities of Indian society during a time of great social and political change. The novel delves into the clash between tradition and modernity, the search for national identity, and the struggle for social reform. Filled with philosophical debates and compelling characters, Gora is a powerful exploration of the human spirit's quest for truth and belonging in a world divided by prejudice and dogma.
Part of 'The Oxford Tagore Translations' series, a prestigious project undertaken by Oxford University Press in collaboration with Visva-Bharati, the four volumes comprising the set present a rich selection of Rabindranath Tagore's poems, essays, short stories, and writings for children. Selected Poems includes 150 poems, which cover the entire span of Tagore's life and illustrate his work in many significant genres and forms. They offer a representative range of Tagore's output in the field of poetry, which was the primary marker of his identity. Selected Writings on Literature and Language includes essays that engage with the central issues of criticism, literary theory, and aesthetics. Selected Short Stories presents a selection of writings from Tagore's vast corpus of short stories that weave together myths, fairy tales, and modern day fables. Selected Writings for Children presents a delightful selection of Tagore's nonsense poetry, short plays and sketches, short stories, chatty tales, and the fantastic world of 'That Man'-which draw on emotions ranging from the comic to the tragic. Each of the four volumes comes with a detailed introduction and extensive notes.
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