The Visionary from Bengal: The Life and Legacy of Rabindranath Tagore"
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a Bengali polymath, poet, philosopher, playwright, and painter. He is best known for being the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Early Life: Tagore was born in Calcutta, India, to a wealthy Brahmin family. He was the youngest of 14 children. His father, Debendranath Tagore, was a reformer and philanthropist. Tagore's early education was at home, where he developed a love for literature and music. Career: Tagore began writing poetry at a young age. His first collection, "Bhanusimha Thakurer Padabali," was published in 1884. He went on to write numerous plays, novels, and essays. His notable works include: - "Gitanjali" (Song Offerings), a collection of poems that earned him the Nobel Prize - "The Home and the World," a novel exploring the Indian independence movement - "The Post Office," a play that critiques societal norms Philosophy and Legacy: Tagore's philosophy emphas...