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Complete Works

Written by Rabindranath Tagore

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2,220 pages, about 44 hours of reading

Poetry

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Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited Rabindranath Tagore collection. Poetry: My Golden Bengal (Amar Shonar Bangla) The Morning Song of India (Jana Gana Mana) Gitanjali The Gardener Fruit-Gathering The Crescent Moon: The Home On The Seashore The Source Baby's Way The Unheeded Pageant Sleep-Stealer The Beginning Baby's World When And Why Defamation The Judge Playthings The Astronomer Clouds And Waves The Champa Flower Fairyland The Land Of The Exile The Rainy Day Paper Boats The Sailor The Further Bank The Flower-School The Merchant Sympathy Vocation Superior The Little Big Man Twelve O'clock Authorship The Wicked Postman The Hero The End The Recall The First Jasmines The Banyan Tree Benediction The Gift My Song The Child-Angel The Last Bargain Stray Birds Lover's Gift and Crossing The Fugitive: Kacha and Devayani Ama and Vinayaka The Mother's Prayer Somaka and Ritvik Karna and Kunti The Child Fireflies Songs of Kabir Novels & Stories: The Home and the World The Hungry Stones The Victory Once There Was a King The Home-Coming My Lord, The Baby The Kingdom of Cards The Devotee Vision The Babus of Nayanjore Living or Dead? "We Crown Thee King" The Renunciation The Cabuliwallah Mashi The Skeleton The Auspicious Vision The Supreme Night Raja and Rani The Trust Property The Riddle Solved The Elder Sister Subha The Postmaster The River Stairs The Castaway Saved My Fair Neighbour Broken Ties In the Night The Fugitive Gold The Editor Giribala The Lost Jewels Emancipation Master Mashai The Son of Rashmani The Patriot The Parrot's Training Plays: The Post Office Chitra The Cycle of Spring Red Oleanders Essays & Lectures: Sadhana: The Realisation of Life Personality Nationalism The Centre of Indian Culture Thought Relics The Spirit of Japan Creative Unity Man the Artist Oriental and Occidental Music Letters: Glimpses of Bengal Letters of Tagore Tagore's Letters to M. K. Gandhi My Reminiscences – Autobiography

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Themes, characters and key ideas in Complete Works, written by Chaptra AI.

  • about 70 hours
  • advanced
  • philosophical
  • poetic
  • spiritual

Rabindranath Tagore's 'Complete Works' offers an unparalleled journey into the mind of a Nobel laureate, presenting a monumental collection that spans poetry, novels, short stories, plays, essays, and letters. This meticulously curated volume showcases Tagore's extraordinary versatility and profound intellectual depth, weaving together spiritual introspection, social commentary, and lyrical beauty. From the transcendent verses of 'Gitanjali' to the intricate narratives of 'The Home and the World' and the philosophical insights of 'Sadhana,' the collection is a testament to his enduring legacy as a humanist, nationalist, and universal poet. It encapsulates his unique synthesis of Eastern spiritual traditions with Western humanism, making it an essential compendium for understanding modern Indian literature and thought.

“"The world speaks to me in colours, my soul answers in music."”

Key themes

Spirituality and the Divine
This theme permeates Tagore's work, particularly his poetry (e.g., 'Gitanjali'), exploring the intimate connection between the human soul and the divine. It's often depicted not through rigid dogma but as a personal, experiential quest for truth, beauty, and oneness with the universe, frequently found in nature and human love.
Nature and the Human Soul
Tagore consistently uses nature not merely as a backdrop but as a living, breathing entity that mirrors, influences, and provides solace to the human soul. Nature is often a source of spiritual inspiration, a metaphor for life's cycles, and a teacher of profound truths.
Freedom and Nationalism
Tagore wrestled profoundly with the concept of freedom, both personal and national. While a fervent patriot, he critiqued narrow, aggressive nationalism (e.g., in 'Nationalism' and 'The Home and the World'), advocating for a universal humanism that transcends national boundaries and for true freedom rooted in self-realization and moral integrity.

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