Selected Poems
Selected Poems by Rabindranath Tagore, published by Penguin in 1994, presents a curated collection of the poet’s work, showcasing his contributions to literature and culture. This edition, comprising 208 pages, offers readers access to Tagore’s innovative poetry, which has been influential in both Indian and global contexts. The selections and translations by William Radice aim to reintroduce Tagore to contemporary audiences, highlighting his significance as a prolific poet and a key figure in the Nationalist movement.
In this collection, readers will encounter a range of themes that reflect Tagore’s multifaceted talents as a poet, novelist, and philosopher. The work emphasizes his impact on literary traditions and his role in shaping cultural discourse. With a focus on poetry, this edition serves as a bridge for Western readers to engage with Tagore’s artistic vision and the broader Asian literary landscape. The thoughtful translations provide insight into the depth of Tagore’s work, making it accessible to a new generation.
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Acclaimed by Forster and Pound, for Yeats the poet whose poetry ‘stirred my blood as nothing has for years’, Tagore was and remains India’s greatest writer this century. Prolific and innovatory as a poet, novelist, dramatist, musician and painter, he was also a leading figure in the Nationalist movement, an intimate of Gandhi, a vastly influential educationalist and philosopher and a luminary in world culture. William Radice’s selections and translations from the Bengali reintroduce Tagore to a new generation of Western readers.
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