Nationalism - Couverture souple

Tagore, Rabindranath

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0333545818 ISBN 13 : 9780333545812

Editeur : Papermac, 1991

Synopsis

In this text of lectures given in Japan and the USA in 1916-17, the author criticizes the nation-state and offers his vision of a society independent of it. Rabindranath Tagore is the only Indian winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In this volume we venture to the East. To met a poet and novelist 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) who 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 Bangladesh’s national anthems. His prolific literary life has left a legacy of quality novels, essays and in this volume he speaks of Nationalism in various territories. His work and artistry earned him the distinction of being the first Asian writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. 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 Index Of Contents Nationalism In The West Nationalism In Japan Nationalism In India The Sunset Of The Century Rabindranath Tagore – A Biography

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Papermac
• Date d'édition: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0333545818
• ISBN 13: 9780333545812
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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