Glimpses of Bengal by Rabindranath Tagore

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Author Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941
Title Glimpses of Bengal
Selected from the letters of Sir Rabindranath Tagore, 1885 to 1895
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Summary "Glimpses of Bengal" by Rabindranath Tagore is a collection of letters written during the late 19th century. This compilation spans a significant period in Tagore's literary life, from 1885 to 1895, and offers insight into the richly varied landscapes, rural life, and cultural nuances of Bengal. Through these letters, Tagore captures his personal reflections, observations, and emotions, revealing both the beauty and complexities of the region and its people. The opening of "Glimpses of Bengal" introduces the reader to Tagore's deep connection with the natural landscape, his contemplations on age and maturity, and his intimate portrayal of everyday life in Bengal through vivid descriptions. In the initial letters, he reflects on his youth, the passage of time as he nears thirty, and muses on the impact of the environment around him, from the vibrancy of the village scenes to the silence of the riverbanks. Each letter serves as a window into the poet's interior world, as well as a broader commentary on life in Bengal during that era, all conveyed with his characteristic lyrical style and keen philosophical insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Bengal (India) -- Description and travel
Subject Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 -- Correspondence
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EBook-No. 7951
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 7, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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