Rabindranath Tagore
Born in 1861
Poetry
Spirituality
Rabindranath Tagore was a renowned Bengali poet, novelist, and philosopher who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
He modernized Bengali art and literature, rejecting rigid classical forms and linguistic constraints.
Tagore's works, including novels, short stories, songs, and essays, addressed both political and personal topics.
His best-known works include Gitanjali, Gora, and The Home and the World.
Tagore's compositions were chosen as national anthems for India and Bangladesh.
His writing style was acclaimed for its lyricism, naturalism, and contemplative nature, though it also faced criticism.
Tagore's complete works in Bengali are now available online, preserving his vast literary legacy.