{"product_id":"rabindranath-tagore-edward-j-thompson-9781162588292","title":"Rabindranath Tagore: His Life and Work","description":"Rabindranath Tagore: His Life and Work is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Indian poet, writer, and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore. Written by Edward J. Thompson, the book delves into the life and times of Tagore, exploring his upbringing, education, and his rise to prominence as one of India's most celebrated literary figures.The book chronicles Tagore's early years in Calcutta, his travels to Europe and America, and his eventual return to India, where he established himself as a prominent cultural and political figure. Thompson provides a detailed account of Tagore's literary works, including his poetry, novels, and plays, and discusses their influence on Indian literature and culture.In addition to his literary achievements, the book also explores Tagore's involvement in social and political issues, including his opposition to British colonialism and his advocacy for Indian independence. Thompson provides a nuanced portrait of Tagore, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses, and placing his life and work in the context of India's complex social and political history.Overall, Rabindranath Tagore: His Life and Work is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of India's most important cultural figures, offering readers a deeper understanding of Tagore's life, legacy, and enduring influence.1921. A volume in the Heritage of India Series. A sketch on the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore, a prolific writer, poet and lecturer. Tagore was known worldwide for about nine years, however the author believes this is the only essay written about him in the English language. The author feels the poet is vastly misunderstood and underpraised in the West. Includes a bibliography of Tagore's works.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward J. Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1162588292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781162588292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.24d","brand":"Edward J. Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48484378378495,"sku":"9781162588292","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a5994abd-5c93-4950-ae27-ea759400da11.jpg?v=1778043735","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rabindranath-tagore-edward-j-thompson-9781162588292","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}