The Home and the World (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Autobiographical NovelBy Rabindranath Tagore
Length8h 54m
About this audiobook
Rabindranath Tagore's The Home and the World is a penetrating political and psychological novel set amid the Swadeshi movement in early twentieth-century Bengal. Through the alternating voices of Bimala, her liberal husband Nikhil, and the charismatic nationalist Sandip, Tagore stages a drama of desire, ideology, and moral responsibility. Its style is lyrical yet analytic, blending domestic realism with philosophical inquiry, and it belongs to the great modern tradition of novels that scrutinize nationalism from within. Tagore, poet, educator, reformer, and the first non-European Nobel laureate in Literature, wrote from intimate knowledge of Bengal's cultural renaissance and political ferment. Though deeply committed to Indian self-respect and spiritual freedom, he distrusted aggressive nationalism and the reduction of ethical life to political slogans. His own experiences as a landholder, public intellectual, and critic of both colonial domination and fanaticism inform the novel's balanced, often unsettling vision. This book is recommended to readers interested in Indian literature, anti-colonial history, feminist interpretation, and the moral ambiguities of political idealism. It rewards close reading, offering not propaganda but a profound meditation on freedom, love, conscience, and the perilous transformation of home into battlefield.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (9K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 19, 2020
LanguageEnglish
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