The Home and the World

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Set during the Swadeshi movement in early 20th-century India, the narrative explores the lives of Nikhil, Bimala, and Sandip as they navigate love, politics, and personal identity. The characters embody the conflict between tradition and modernity, as well as nationalism and cosmopolitanism. Through their struggles with loyalty and betrayal, Tagore delves into themes of freedom and societal obligation. The novel serves as a rich commentary on the cultural and political landscape of colonial India while reflecting on universal human experiences of love and sacrifice.