THE HOME AND THE WORLD

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Set during the tumultuous period of the 1905 Partition of Bengal, the novel explores the public outcry and protests against Lord Curzon's unpopular decision. It highlights Rabindranath Tagore's influential role in the movement advocating for swaraj, or self-rule, emphasizing the importance of swadeshi, or Indian-made goods. However, as communal riots erupted in 1907, Tagore distanced himself from the Swadeshi movement, reflecting the complexities of political and social dynamics during this critical historical moment.