Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Bengal Partition, 'The Home and the World' is both a nuanced love story and an intricate political commentary skillfully crafted by the distinguished writer Rabindranath Tagore. The narrative unfurls through the introspective voices of its central characters—Bimala, her enlightened spouse Nikhil, and the fervent nationalist Sandip. Tagore's literary style elegantly oscillates between the poetics of personal emotion and the grandeur of nationalistic ideology, exploring the intersecting realms of private feelings and public duty. As Bimala grapples with her allegiances, Tagore delves deep into the intricacies of self-identity and emancipation within the context of India's socio-political transformation at the dawn of the century. Rabindranath Tagore, a polymath and the first non-European laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature, wrote 'The Home and the World' drawing from his profound understanding and foresight of India's cultural and political landscape. Reflected in Bimala's journey is Tagore's own advocacy for women's liberation and his skepticism of nationalism when it crosses into zealotry. His philosophical meditations and the symptomatic portrayal of a nation in upheaval are critical to the enduring relevance of this magnum opus. 'The Home and the World' is an essential read for those fascinated by the intersection of personal dilemmas and political ideologies. Tagore's work invites the reader to consider the enigmatic balance of domesticity and activism within a pivotal moment in history. The novel is recommended for its timeless examination of human consciousness and moral responsibility in the face of defining social change, offering an experience that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally resonant.
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 02/06/2022
- ISBN:
- 8596547045625
- 8596547045625
- Category:
- Fiction
- Format:
- Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
- Publication Date:
- 02-06-2022
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- DigiCat
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