The Home and the World

Name: The Home and the World
Author: Rabindranath Tagore

By Rabindranath Tagore

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The novel follows a married woman's inner life as it is unsettled when a charismatic political leader draws her into a fervent movement, creating a fraught triangle with her progressive, restrained husband. Personal desire, domestic duty, and public ideology collide, forcing her to confront questions of loyalty, moral responsibility, and female agency. The narrative juxtaposes intimate psychological detail with heated political debate and shows how idealism can be seductive, destabilizing private bonds and revealing ethical ambiguity. It unfolds through close first-person reflection and interwoven perspectives that alternate personal confession with broader social argument.

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Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a Bengali poet, playwright, and philosopher, widely regarded as one of the most significant figures in Indian literature. He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, recognized for his profound and lyrical poetry, particularly in his acclaimed work "Gitanjali." Tagore's literary contributions span various genres, including poetry, short stories, and essays, reflecting his deep engagement with themes of spirituality, nationalism, and humanism. His plays, such as "Chitra," showcase his innovative approach to drama, while his essays, like "Nationalism," explore the complexities of identity and culture. Tagore's legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers around the world.