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Home And The World
If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.
Introduction
In this volume we venture to the East. To meet a writer who speaks a common language of love and mysticism which continues to convey valuable insights into universal themes in contemporary society. 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 which are still sung today as they include the Indian and Bangladeshi national anthems.
His prolific literary life has left a legacy of quality novels, essays, poems, and in this volume one of his plays. He earned the distinction of being the first Asian writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Home And The World is a wonderful introduction to life through his eyes. Many of his poems are also available as an audiobook from our sister company Portable Poetry as well as ebooks of stories and essays.
Many samples are at our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/PortablePoetry?feature=mhee. The full volume of poems can be purchased from iTunes, Amazon, and other digital stores. Among our readers are Shyama Perera and Ghizela Rowe.
