Tagore beyond Borders: Essays on His Influence and Cultural Legacy

Rabindranath Tagore's creative art, social commitment, literary and artistic representation, and his unique legacy in the cultural history of modern India are explored in this book. His genius is celebrated worldwide, and he was the first Nobel laureate from Asia for his volume of poetry, Gitanjali. The essays discuss how his works have been reinterpreted, adapted, and translated, analyzing his perspectives on modernity, nationalism, liberation, education, post-colonialism, and translatability. The leitmotif is a Tagore who remains a cosmopolitan in the best sense of the term, eluding attempts to identify with a national culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Rabindranath Tagore, a multifaceted genius, left an indelible mark on the cultural history of modern India through his diverse artistic expressions. His profound creativity flowed through poetry, songs, paintings, drama, and philosophy, captivating audiences worldwide. In 1913, Tagore's remarkable talent was recognized with the Nobel Prize for Literature, making him the first Nobel laureate from Asia. This collection of essays pays tribute to his intellectual pursuits and remarkable legacy by exploring the diverse ways in which his works have been reinterpreted, adapted, and translated over the years. It delves into his perspectives on modernity, nationalism, liberation, education, post-colonialism, and translatability, examining their enduring relevance in today's world. The central theme revolves around a Tagore who, while rooted in the Indian tradition, transcends attempts to confine him to a national culture, remaining a true cosmopolitan in the finest sense of the term.

This volume appeals to readers and scholars alike, spanning the fields of literature, philosophy, political science, cultural studies, Asian studies, South Asian studies, and Tagore studies. Fans of Tagore will also find this a captivating read, as it unveils many lesser-known aspects of his extraordinary oeuvre.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032133348