Rabindranath Tagore And The Nobel Prize: His Place In Bengali Literature

""Rabindranath Tagore and the Nobel Prize: His Place in Bengali Literature"" is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet, philosopher, and polymath who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. The book, written by Basanta Koomar Roy, explores Tagore's literary contributions to Bengali literature and his impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of India.The book begins with a brief biography of Tagore, tracing his early life and education, his literary career, and his eventual rise to international fame. It then delves into a detailed analysis of his works, including his poetry, songs, plays, and novels, and examines their themes, style, and influence.Throughout the book, Roy contextualizes Tagore's works within the larger historical and cultural milieu of Bengal, highlighting the political, social, and religious factors that shaped his literary sensibilities. He also discusses Tagore's engagement with Western literary traditions and his efforts to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western cultures.The book concludes with a discussion of Tagore's legacy and his enduring influence on Bengali literature and culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Rabindranath Tagore the Man and His Poetry, by Basanta Koomar Roy. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417940077.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.