Glimpses of Bengal: The Letters of Rabindranath Tagore

Glimpses of Bengal: The Letters of Tagore (1917) is a collection of letters by Rabindranath Tagore, published after he received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature. The letters cover a period from 1885 to 1895 and reflect on the political situation in India, nature, poetry, and life in the nineteenth century. Tagore's letters are philosophical, poetic, and insightful, offering a glimpse of the iconic figure he would become. The edition features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Format: Hardback
Length: 102 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Glimpses of Bengal: The Letters of Tagore (1917) is a collection of letters by Rabindranath Tagore, published after he received the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature. The book spans from 1885 to 1895, a period that Tagore considered the most productive period of his literary life. These letters, which bridge the gap between fiction and nonfiction, offer personal reflections on the political situation in India, meditations on nature and poetry, and vivid vignettes of life in the nineteenth century. In one letter, Tagore describes the unresting sea as a bound monster, straining at its bonds, and compares it to the human habit of building homes on the shore while observing its destructive power. Throughout this selection of letters, Tagore displays his philosophical and poetic prowess, reflecting deeply on both public and private matters with ease. As a young man, he writes with the wisdom and clarity of someone who has lived multiple lives, providing readers with a glimpse of the iconic figure he would later become. His portrayal of Bengal is heartfelt and authentic, unadorned yet possessing a mysterious quality. Whether describing his travels upriver by boat or a dream journey through a Calcutta enveloped in "a dense, dark mist," Tagore never fails to intrigue, captivate, and enlighten. This edition of Rabindranath Tagore's Glimpses of Bengal: The Letters of Tagore is a classic of Indian literature reimagined for modern readers. The book features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it a treasured addition to any literature collection.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513134802