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The Home and the World

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Set against the backdrop of the Swadeshi movement, this novel delves into the tensions between Western influence and Indian nationalism through the experiences of Nikhil and Bimala. Nikhil's passive stance on British rule contrasts with Bimala's awakening political consciousness, spurred by the charismatic revolutionary Sandip. As Bimala's feelings for Sandip grow, the dynamics of their marriage shift, highlighting the intersection of personal relationships and political struggle. Tagore's narrative intricately weaves individual lives into the broader context of history.

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The Home and the World, Rabindranath Tagore

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2022
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Large Print Edition
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English
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Mint Editions
Released
2022
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Paperback
Pages
496
ISBN13
9781513137520
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Set against the backdrop of the Swadeshi movement, this novel delves into the tensions between Western influence and Indian nationalism through the experiences of Nikhil and Bimala. Nikhil's passive stance on British rule contrasts with Bimala's awakening political consciousness, spurred by the charismatic revolutionary Sandip. As Bimala's feelings for Sandip grow, the dynamics of their marriage shift, highlighting the intersection of personal relationships and political struggle. Tagore's narrative intricately weaves individual lives into the broader context of history.