114 Pages
by
Routledge
113 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Nobel Prize winner, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) - 'the Indian Goethe', as Albert Schweitzer called him - was not only the foremost poet and playwright of modern India, but one of its most profound and influential thinkers. Kalyan Sen Gupta's book is the first comprehensive introduction to Tagore's philosophical, socio-political and religious thinking. Drawing on Rabindranath's poetry as... Read more
Preface, Kalyan Sen Gupta; Chapter 1 Rabindranath Tagore: His Life and Thought, Kalyan Sen Gupta; Chapter 2 Society, Marriage and Education, Kalyan Sen Gupta; Chapter 3 Politics, Gandhi and Nationalism, Kalyan Sen Gupta; Chapter 4 Communion with Nature, Kalyan Sen Gupta; Chapter 5 Self, Art, Evil and Harmony, Kalyan Sen Gupta;
Biography
Kalyan Sen Gupta is Professor of Philosophy at Jadavpur University, India.
'...an excellent introduction to Tagore's philosophical, sociopolitical, and religious thought...The writing throughout is clear and elegant. Useful bibliography and index...Highly recommended.' Choice 'The book is accessible, yet research-led, and should appeal to a wide readership as well as to lecturers and students seeking a reliable introductory text... Sen Gupta's lucid and positive narrative should encourage his readers to explore Tagore's understanding of the holistic character of human life and his will towards global harmony.' Interreligious Insight
