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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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This is a non-fiction collection of Rabindranath Tagore's wartime lectures, complemented by a scholarly introduction. It examines nationalismโthe beliefs, pride, and political force behind nationsโand argues for a humane, inclusive approach that bridges East and West. Written for readers with an interest in history, philosophy, and cultural studies, the tone is thoughtful, hopeful, and reflective.
Presented as concise, essay-like reflections, the lectures explore how nationalism can be harnessed for unity rather than conflict. Tagore addresses audiences in Japan and the United States, urging restraint from political aggression and cultural arrogance. Ramachandra Guha's erudite introduction situates these ideas in a modern context, showing how Gandhi and Nehru drew from Tagore to shape an inclusive nationalism grounded in tradition and openness. The writing is clear and engaging, inviting readers to examine the politics of identity with historical clarity and educational relevance.
Upon finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of nationalism's potential to unite and to divide, along with practical perspectives for engaging with global ideas more thoughtfully. It fosters historical literacy, empathy, and intellectual courage, leaving a lasting impression of humility and hope in a world wrestling with identity and belonging.
Product Details
Author
Rabindranath Tagore
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
164
Language
English
SKU
9780143064671
ISBN
9780143064671
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x1.02x19.79cm
Binding
Hardback
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Rabindranath Tagore Was A Nobel Laureate For Literature (1913) As Well As One Of Indias Greatest Poets And The Composer Of Independent Indias National Anthem, As Well As That Of Bangladesh. He Wrote Successfully In All Literary Genres, But Was First And Foremost A Poet, Publishing More Than 50 Volumes Of Poetry. He Was A Bengali Writer Who Was Born In Calcutta And Later Traveled Around The World. He Was Knighted In 1915, But Gave Up His Knighthood After The Massacre Of Demonstrators In India In 1919. Rabindranath Tagore (1861โ1941) Was A Painter, Philosopher, Playwright, Musician And Social Reformer, In Addition To Being A Poet And Writer. He Was Instrumental In Reshaping Bengali Writing, Music And Indian Art In Theate Nineteenth And Early Twentieth Centuries. He Became The First Non- European To Receive The Nobel Prize Initerature For His Famous Collection Of Poems, Gitanjali. Tagore Was Referred To As โThe Poet Of Bengalโ, And Also Went By The Names Gurudev And Biswakabi. Rabindranath Tagore (1861โ1941) Was The Fourteenth Son Of Debendranath Tagore And Sarada Devi, And Started Writing Early In His Life. He Joined The Swadeshi Movement Against The British In The 1900S. He Won The Nobel Prize For Literature In 1913, And Used His Earnings To Partly Fund His School And University, Visva-Bharati In Santiniketan. His Influence On Bengali Culture Extends Far Beyond His Highly Regarded Poetry And Prose, Into Music, Visual Art, And Theatre. Arunava Sinha Translates Classic, Modern, And Contemporary Bengali Fiction And Non-Fiction From Bangladesh And India Into English. He Also Translates Fiction From English Into Bengali. Over Seventy Of His Translations Have Been Published So Far In India, The Uk, And The Usa. He Has Won IndiaโS Top Translation Prize, The Crossword Award For Translated Books, Twice. He Teaches At Ashoka University, Where He Is Also The Co-Director Of The Ashoka Centre For Translation, And Is The Books Editor At Scroll.In.