Born on May 7, 1861, Rabindranath Tagore is one of the most celebrated literary figures. The author, poet, painter, and dramatist has contributed immensely to the Bengali canon and his work, expansive as they are, remain relevant even today. AdvertisingAlthough no list can justify his beautiful work, here are a few books one can revisit to celebrate his birth anniversary. Ultimately her decision to leave her husband’s place and refusal to take the brutality meted out to her makes the novel extremely relevant today. Through her journey and interaction with her husband and Sandip, Nikhilesh’s friend, Tagore presents his commentary on nation and nationalism.

Source: Indian Express May 07, 2019 00:31 UTC