The Home and the World

The Home and The World is a novel written by the renowned Indian author and Nobel laureate, Sir Rabindranath Tagore. The novel is set in early 20th century Bengal and revolves around the lives of three main characters - Bimala, Nikhil, and Sandip.Bimala is the wife of Nikhil, a wealthy and liberal-minded landowner who is deeply committed to the idea of Indian nationalism. Sandip, on the other hand, is a charismatic and fiery nationalist leader who has come to Nikhil's estate to rally support for the independence movement.As Bimala becomes increasingly drawn to Sandip's passionate rhetoric and his vision of a free India, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to her husband and her growing sense of national pride. Meanwhile, Nikhil struggles to reconcile his own beliefs with the changing political landscape and the threat of violence that accompanies it.Through the complex relationships between these three characters, Tagore explores themes of love, loyalty, nationalism, and the struggle for personal and political freedom. The Home and The World is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that continues to resonate with readers today.1919. Tagore is an artist of rare lyrical powers, who understands the human soul. Tagore's poems and stories are devotions, mystical, sublimated ecstasy. They are the thoughts of a seer, the perfect union of beauty and truth. Contents: Bimala's Story; Nikhil's Story; Sandip's Story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.