Glimpses of Bengal
Selected from the Letters of Sir Rabindranath TagoreBy Rabindranath Tagore
Length2h 54m
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In "Glimpses of Bengal," the eminent Rabindranath Tagore offers a vivid and evocative portrayal of the cultural landscape of Bengal, interweaving personal reflections with a rich tapestry of geography, tradition, and spirituality. Tagore's prose exhibits a lyrical beauty, blending poetic sensibilities with detailed observations that immerse readers in the sights, sounds, and emotions of his beloved homeland. The book is not merely a travelogue; it serves as a profound meditation on the nature of belonging and the interplay of human experience with the natural world, contextualized within the larger movement of Bengali Renaissance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A polymath and the first non-European laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Tagore'Äôs life and work are deeply rooted in Bengali culture and philosophy. His upbringing in a prominent Bengali family nourished his artistic inclinations and shaped his perspectives on life and society. "Glimpses of Bengal" emerges from Tagore'Äôs desire to capture the essence of his homeland, reflecting the socio-political changes of the time and his quest for a universal human connection. This book is essential reading for those interested in the convergence of literature, culture, and identity. Tagore'Äôs masterful prose will resonate with anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Bengal'Äôs unique heritage and its enduring influence on the world stage.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 54 mins
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Publish dateNov 22, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
41SHELIDAH,: 9th December 1892.
2INTRODUCTION
42BALJA,: Tuesday, February 1893.
3BANDORA, BY THE SEA,: October 1885.
43CUTTACK,: February 1893.
4SHELIDAH, 1888.
44CUTTACK,: 10th February 1893.
5SHAZADPUR, 1890.
45CUTTACK,: March 1893.
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6KALIGRAM, 1891.
46SHELIDAH,: 8th May 1893.
7KALIGRAM, 1891.
47SHELIDAH,: 10th May 1893.
8NEARING SHAZADPUR,: January 1891.
48SHELIDAH,: 11th May 1893.
9SHAZADPUR,: February 1891.
49SHELIDAH,: 16th May 1893.
10SHAZADPUR,: February 1891.
50SHELIDAH,: 3rd July 1893.
11ON THE WAY.: February 1891.
51SHELIDAH,: 4th July 1893.
12CHUHALI.: June 1891.
52SHAZADPUR,: 7th July 1893.
13SHAZADPUR.: June 1891.
53SHAZADPUR,: 10th July 1893.
14SHAZADPUR.: June 1891.
54PATISAR,: 13th August 1893.
15SHAZADPUR,: June 1891.
55PATISAR,: 26th (Straven) August 1893.
16SHAZADPUR,: June 1891.
56PATISAR,: 19th February 1894.
17SHAZADPUR,: July 1891.
57PATISAR,: 27th February 1894.
18ON BOARD A CANAL STEAMER GOING TO CUTTACK,: August 1891.
58PATISAR,: 22nd March 1894.
19TIRAN.: 7th September 1891.
59PATISAR,: 28th March 1894.
20SHELIDAH,: October 1891.
60PATISAR,: 30th March 1894.
21SHELIDAH,: 2nd Kartik (October) 1891.
61SHELIDAH,: 24th June 1894.
22SHELIDAH,: 3rd Kartik (October) 1891.
62SHELIDAH,: 9th August 1894.
23SHELIDAH,: 9th January 1892.
63SHELIDAH,: 10th August 1894.
24SHELIDAH,: 7th April 1892.
64SHELIDAH,: 13th August 1894.
25BOLPUR,: 2nd May 1892.
65SHELIDAH,: 19th August 1894.
26BOLPUR,: 8th Jaistha (May) 1892.
66SHAZADPUR,: 5th September 1894.
27BOLPUR,: 12th Jaistha (May) 1892.
67ON THE WAY TO DIGHAPATIAYA,: 20th September 1894.
28BOLPUR,: 16th Jaistha (May) 1892.
68ON THE WAY TO BOALIA,: 22nd September 1894.
29BOLPUR,: 31st May 1892.
69CALCUTTA,: 5th October 1894.
30SHELIDAH,: 31st Jaistha (June)1892.
70BOLPUR,: 19th October 1894.
31SHELIDAH,: 16th June 1892.
71BOLPUR,: 31st October 1894.
32SHELIDAH,: 2nd Asarh (June) 1892.
72SHELIDAH,: 7th December 1894.
33ON THE WAY TO GOALUNDA,: 21st June 1892.
73SHELIDAH,: 23rd February 1895.
34SHELIDAH,: 22nd June 1892.
74SHELIDAH,: 16th (Phalgun) February 1895.
35SHAZADPUR,: 25th June 1892.
75SHELIDAH,: 28th February 1895.
36SHAZADPUR,: 27th June 1892.
76ON THE WAY TO PABNA,: 9th July 1895.
37SHAZADPUR,: 29th June 1892.
77SHELIDAH,: 14th August 1895.
38SHELIDAH,: 20th August 1892.
78KUSHTEA,: 5th October 1895.
39BOALIA,: 18th November 1892.
79SHELIDAH,: 12th December 1895.
40NATORE,: 2nd December 1892.
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