What will you learn from this book
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Early Life and Education: The book provides insights into Tagore's early life, upbringing, and education, highlighting the influences that shaped his worldview and literary sensibilities.
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Literary Contributions: Das Gupta explores Tagore's vast literary contributions, including his poetry, novels, short stories, plays, essays, and songs, emphasizing his versatility and creativity as a writer.
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Gitanjali: Tagore's seminal work "Gitanjali," a collection of poems that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, is examined in detail, with a focus on its themes of spirituality, nature, and universal human experiences.
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Educational Philosophy: The book delves into Tagore's educational philosophy and his role as the founder of Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, emphasizing his belief in holistic education and the integration of arts, culture, and nature.
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Social Reform: Tagore was not only a literary figure but also a social reformer who advocated for women's rights, rural development, and cultural revival. Das Gupta discusses Tagore's social activism and his efforts to address social issues through his writings and actions.
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Music and Art: Tagore was a prolific composer and artist, and his contributions to music and art are explored in the book, highlighting his role in popularizing traditional Indian music and promoting cultural exchange.
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Impact on Indian Literature and Culture: Das Gupta examines Tagore's enduring impact on Indian literature, culture, and society, emphasizing his role in shaping modern Indian identity and fostering cultural pride.
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International Influence: Tagore's influence extended beyond India, and the book discusses his interactions with leading intellectuals, artists, and political figures around the world, highlighting his role as a global ambassador of Indian culture.
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Spiritual Quest: Tagore's spiritual quest and his exploration of mystical and philosophical themes in his writings are central to the book's narrative, offering insights into his spiritual journey and philosophical outlook.
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Legacy: The book concludes with reflections on Tagore's legacy and his ongoing relevance in the contemporary world, celebrating his contributions to literature, education, and cultural diplomacy.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0195669800 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780195669800 |
| No of pages | 104 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Published Date | 25 Jun 2004 |
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Rabindranath Tagore (1861 1941) is known to us today primarily as a poet and littérateur. Not many people, though, are aware of the vital significance of his efforts in the field of education and rural reconstruction. He loved the people of his country and strove for the rights of the rural poor to dignity and social justice. A pioneer in the field of education, he gave the last forty years of his life towards creating Visva-Bharati, an institution in rural Bengal, envisioned at the time as an Indian alternative to colonial education. This brief biography draws on the history of Visva-Bharati to sketch the relatively lesser known aspects of Rabindranath s life, namely, his work as an educator and rural reformer. It also deals, though less prominently with the poet and the writer within him. Its primary focus is the issues that concerned Rabindranath all his life and featured regularly in his writings, such as Indian history, nationalism and internationalism, racial humiliation a nd the search for self-esteem, education, religion, Religion of Man, humanism and a Jiban-Debata or Lord of Life . This biography includes an appendix of selected letters by Rabindranath Tagore and will be of enduring interest to students as well as readers with an abiding interest in his life.