About the Author

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a gifted Bengali Renaissance man, distinguishing himself as a philosopher, social and political reformer, and a popular author in all literary genres. He was instrumental in an increased freedom for the press and influenced Gandhi and the founders of modern India. He composed hundreds of songs, including the national anthems of India and Bangladesh, which are still sung today. His prolific literary life has left a legacy of quality novels, essays, and shorter works, such as The Fugitive, one of his most famous works, which helped earn him the distinction of being the first Asian writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

Exploring Tagore's Works

In this volume, we examine some of Tagore's works and venture to the East to meet the poet and storyteller who speaks a common language of love and mysticism, conveying valuable insights into universal themes in contemporary society. Many of the poems are also available as an audiobook from our sister company Portable Poetry. Samples can be found on our YouTube channel.

Additional Resources

The full volume can be purchased from iTunes, Amazon, and other digital stores. At the end of this work, you will find a longer biography of Tagore, specially written for this volume. Among our readers are Shyama Perera and Ghizela Rowe.