The English Writings of Rabindranath Tagore (Volume One)

Book Details

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: Sisir Kumar Das
• Language: English
• Edition: 2016
• Pages: 669
• ISBN: 9788126012954
• Cover: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 27.5 cm x 20.5 cm (10.8 x 8.1 inches)
• Weight: 1.92 kg

About the Book

This monumental volume presents a comprehensive collection of the English writings of Rabindranath Tagore, one of the greatest literary figures of modern India and the first Asian Nobel Laureate in Literature. Edited by Sisir Kumar Das, this work is part of an ambitious effort by Sahitya Akademi to compile Tagore’s complete English writings in a definitive and scholarly format.

Rabindranath Tagore gained international recognition with Gitanjali, a collection of spiritual and lyrical poems originally written in Bengali and translated into English by the poet himself, which earned him the Nobel Prize in 1913. Since then, he has been celebrated worldwide as a poet, philosopher, and cultural ambassador of India.

This volume brings together all of Tagore’s poetic works written or translated into English, including The Child, the only major poem he composed directly in English. These writings are marked by profound philosophical insight, spiritual depth, and lyrical beauty, and they have influenced readers across cultures and generations.

The book is enriched with detailed annotations and contextual information, helping readers understand the historical and cultural background of the works. It provides valuable insights into Tagore’s thought process, literary style, and his role in shaping modern Indian literature on a global stage.

An essential resource for students, scholars, and literature enthusiasts, this volume stands as a significant contribution to the study of Tagore and Indian literature in English.