The Definitive Tagore

The Definitive Tagore, a collection of Tagore s finest works, includes some of his most famous writings such as Chokher Bali, a classic exposition of an extramarital affair that takes place within the confines of a joint family; Gitanjali, verses from his Nobel Prize winning composition; Nationalism, an acclaimed essay which calls for a future based on racial tolerance and cooperation between people everywhere; and some of his best-known stories, including The Hungry Stones , a gripping tale of the supernatural, and The Cabuliwallah , a poignant portrayal of an adored character of Indian fiction. Encompassing works of one of the most influential writers of the modern era, this selection will give a glimpse into the mind of a visionary and some of his path-breaking ideas. KEY SELLING POINTS A collection of some of the most celebrated works of Rabindranath Tagore. The volume captures the spirit of the times his works were written in and also confirms the man s genius where he was prolific in various genres. India s first Nobel Laureate, Tagore has a vast readership even today.

Rabindranath Tagore is one of India s most cherished Renaissance figures a poet, short-story writer, novelist, dramatist, essayist, painter and composer. One of the foremost minds of his time, he was a social, political and religious thinker, an innovator in education and a champion of the One World idea. He was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature for his beautiful verses Gitanjali in 1913. He has also been instrumental in shaping modern Indian literature.