Home and the World
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Set in the backdrop of early 20th century Bengal during the British Raj, 'Home and the World' explores the complexities of love, politics, and personal responsibility. Through the lives of Nikhil, a wealthy and idealistic landowner, his wife Bimala, and Sandip, a revolutionary activist, the novel delves into the tumultuous social and political landscape of the time. It investigates the clash between traditional values and modern ideals, the allure of revolutionary fervor, and the struggle for personal autonomy.Book Details
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Rabindranath Tagore
British India
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter. He reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the lat...
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