Routledge Novelist Tagore: Gender and Modernity in Selected Texts

Explore the literary depth of Rabindranath Tagore through a fresh academic lens. While celebrated as a poet and philosopher, Tagore's work as a novelist offers a unique perspective on the changing landscape of Bengali society. This book examines how he used fiction to navigate the complex themes of gender and modernity. Readers will follow Tagore's development as a writer, moving from the psychological depth found in Chokher Bali to his discussions of nationalism in Gora and Ghare Baire (The Home and the World). The text provides a detailed look at how he addressed asceticism and desire in Chaturanga (Quartet), alongside his examination of marriage, sexuality, and social change in Yogayog (Relationships). This Routledge publication serves as a vital resource for students and scholars interested in social and urban history. It offers a clear path to understanding how Tagore's novels reflect the shifting cultural and social values of his time through social satire and deep character studies.