Gora

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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.