Rabindranath Tagore's Nationalism: "It's very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple." - Softcover

Tagore, Rabindranth

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9781780009643: Rabindranath Tagore's Nationalism: "It's very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple."

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ISBN 10: 178000964X ISBN 13: 9781780009643

Publisher: A Word To The Wise, 2013

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In this volume we venture to the East. To met a poet and novelist who speaks a common language of love and mysticism which continues to convey valuable insights into universal themes in contemporary society. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) who was a gifted Bengali Renaissance man, distinguishing himself as a philosopher, social and political reformer and a popular author in all literary genres. He was instrumental in an increased freedom for the press and influenced Gandhi and the founders of modern India. He composed hundreds of songs which are still sung today as they include the Indian and Bangladesh’s national anthems. His prolific literary life has left a legacy of quality novels, essays and in this volume he speaks of Nationalism in various territories. His work and artistry earned him the distinction of being the first Asian writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Many of his poems are also available as an audiobook from our sister company Portable Poetry as well as ebooks of stories and essays. Many samples are at our youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PortablePoetry?feature=mhee The full volume of poems can be purchased from iTunes, Amazon and other digital stores. Among our readers are Shyama Perera and Ghizela Rowe Index Of Contents Nationalism In The West Nationalism In Japan Nationalism In India The Sunset Of The Century Rabindranath Tagore – A Biography

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One of India's most cherished renaissance figures, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) put India on the literary map of the world when his Gitanjali was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. Myriad-minded, he was a poet, short story writer, novelist, dramatist, essayist, painter and composer of songs. His worldwide acclaim as a social, political, religious and aesthetic thinker, innovator in education and a champion of the 'One World' idea makes him a living presence.

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