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Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century urban middle-class Bengali society, this novel explores the complex interplay of social, cultural, religious, and political themes. It reflects Tagore's personal evolution from Hindu revivalism to a broader vision of universal brotherhood and internationalism, challenging rigid Brahmanism and Hinduism. Recognized as a landmark in Bengali literature, it captures a transformative period in Tagore's life and thought. The novel was translated into English in 1924 by W.W. Pearson.
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Gora, Rabindranath Tagore
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Gora
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Publisher
- Rupa
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 570
- ISBN10
- 817167755X
- ISBN13
- 9788171677559
- Series
- Original title
- Gorā
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century urban middle-class Bengali society, this novel explores the complex interplay of social, cultural, religious, and political themes. It reflects Tagore's personal evolution from Hindu revivalism to a broader vision of universal brotherhood and internationalism, challenging rigid Brahmanism and Hinduism. Recognized as a landmark in Bengali literature, it captures a transformative period in Tagore's life and thought. The novel was translated into English in 1924 by W.W. Pearson.