Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) Rabindranath Tagore, Asia's first Nobel laureate,was born in Calcutta on the 8th May, 1861 and died in Calcutta on the 7th August, 1941. He is a towering figure in the millennium-old literature of Bengal. For millions of Indians and Bangladeshis, Rabindranath Tagore is...
About the Poet: Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore was a person of great and varied learning who wrote Gitanjali with its deeply spiritualist, bracing and beauteous verse. One of the greatest writers in modern Indian literature, Tagore was a poet, philosopher, musician, writer, and educationist...
Works he Works of Rabindranath Tagore consist of poems, novels, short stories, dramas, paintings, drawings, and music that Bengali poet and Brahmo philosopher Rabindranath Tagore created over his lifetime. Tagore's literary reputation is disproportionately influenced very much by regard for his...
Rabindranath Tagore was born in Calcutta on the 8th May, 1861 and died in Calcutta on the 7th August, 1941. The national anthems of both Bangladesh and India were composed by him. Tagore won the Noble Prize in Literature in 1913 for the English version of his collection of Bengali poems, Geetanjali....
the shell Till waked and kindled by the master’s spell And feeling hearts – touch them but rightly- pour A thousand melodies unfelt before.” Rabindranath Tagore’s “Gitanjali” or “Song Offerings” written and translated into English by the poet himself, earned him world-wide acclaim. He was awarded...
according to Rabindranath tagore '' women is God,s best creation '' She adds beauty, and charm to every aspecr of life.Emotional,affectionate, caring,and yet resolute. A women is a pennerial sourse of inspiration foe man in thw odyssey of life. They are the really a great in terms of benevolence...
not have access to this fund of historical memories”. The modern nation in fact is a politicization of the cultural community. In the words of Rabindranath Tagore, “a nation, in the sense of the political and economic union of a people, is that aspect which a whole population assumes when organized for...
world to explore what lies beyond it. But isn’t that what every poet wishes to achieve? Gitanjali is labeled as ‘religious’ poetry by critics; but to Tagore these verses were just poetry and it is these classic poetic qualities of Gitanjali that is dealt with presently. Even a lay reader with no feel...
cult of the motherland was almost becoming identical with the preparation of “Mother-Bengal.” One may go through the songs and poetries composed by Tagore, Atulprasad, Rajanikanta, Nazrul and several other poets to trace how much inspiring were their creations in the growth of the notion of “Mother Bengal”...
character and how they view the world and the things around them. In the poems “Go to the ant” by Irving Layton and “An Ordinary Person” by Rabindranath Tagore, we see, parallels are drawn between the concepts of ordinary, transformation and fate, by both speakers. The words ordinary, transformation...
CONCEPT OF MAN IN RENAİSSANCE With the emergence of new concepts in the time of Renaissance, people’s points of view also changed as the many other things did and these changes brought innovation along into people’s life. In this period lots of ancient texts were translated to serve humankind .People...
Background of the Renaissance Many exciting and world changing trends began to enlighten, such as art began to flourish, tons of artists expressed their emotions with painting. Numerous great famous paintings are still intact today, such as Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci. The Renaissance was a time period...
different influences and changes that the Harlem renaissance brought about. The literature, music and even the fashion of that time has had a tremendous impact on who and what we are today. African American literature has come a long way and the Harlem Renaissance was a time of great literary creativity.i...
NEO-CLASSICAL AGE Unit I Prose 1. Addison - Character of Will Wimble 2. Steele - Roger’s Account of his Disappointment in Love 3. Goldsmith – Man in Black 4. Goldsmith – Beau Tibbs Unit II Poetry 1. Milton -- Paradise Lost -– Book IX The Temptation of Eve ( Lines 411 - 835) Unit...
Renaissance Architecture Renaissance Art and Architecture first began in the 14th century. Initially started in Florence Italy, it was the revival of classical architecture for ancient Greece and Rome. During this time the Renaissance was also the movement of humanism which was the revival of classical...
The Renaissance was a time of change in Europe and other places. The changes included literary changes, science, and art. During these times great artist appeared and showed their individualities; such as Duccio, Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Michelangelo and many more. These artists of...
When researching gender in relation to the Renaissance period, particularly what role a woman might have had, one may find it somewhat difficult to retrieve respectable sources. I agree with Merry Wiesner when s/he points out that most of the creditable sources that are available focus on the male’s...
The renaissance was an era of social and cultural advancement in Europe. It was also a bridge between the middle ages and the modern age. The renaissance lasted for years between the 14th to 17th centuries A.D. The middle ages or the dark ages a period of cultural decline and societal collapse which...
in which it is created. As society changes, so will its art. Sometimes the change is dramatic, as was the change between Medieval Times and the Renaissance, and other times it is more subtle. However it is certain that no two artists no matter how adoring of each other will ever want to replicate one...
various motives for renaissance exploration. Throughout the European Renaissance, many ideas and factors caused a shift in society allowing civilizations to look outward and explore other parts of the world. Several aspects of medieval culture acted as catalyst for Renaissance exploration such as...
Saints to celebrate," he said. "It's their field and it's their championship." An NFL also-ran for much of their 43 years, the Saints' football renaissance, led by Brees and Payton, climaxed with Shockey's touchdown and Lance Moore's two-point conversion catch, originally ruled incomplete but overturned...
arbitrary symbols, a large but unknown amount of people’s cultural learning is unconscious and occurs as a normal part of life through observation. Though man and his life are symbolic, there are more evident symbols in man’s creations. Every culture symbolizes certain objects and communicates different meanings...
Langston Hughes The Harlem Renaissance brought about may great changes. It was a time for expressing the African-American culture. Many famous people began their writing or gained their recognition during this time. The Harlem Renaissance took place during the 1920’s and 1930’s. May things came...
about themselves and the world is told through art.” This is particularly true to the Renaissance era, a period in which classicism, individualism, humanism and secularism flourished. These main ideals of the Renaissance are best represented through its artistic achievements, by such individuals as Michelangelo...
Time Capsule from Age of Baroque and the Renaissance What I expect to find in a time capsule Jessica Moss August 12, 2009 University of Phoenix Humanities 102 William Rogers - Instructor What I expect to find in a time capsule Hello, my name is Jane Thomas and I am an anthropologist...
Renaissance Research Paper (1400-1600) The Rebirth… The literal meaning of the word Renaissance is “rebirth.” This idea of rebirth definitely applies to the music of this period. The Renaissance followed the Middle Ages and spanned from 1400 to 1600. A central characteristic was the rebirth of...
be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it.” ― Rabindranath Tagore, Collected Poems And Plays Of Rabindranath Tagore 9. Because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. - Bernard M. Baruch...
By: Sebastian Lozano Leonardo da vinci is considered “the ideal renaissance man” because he did many other things besides being an artist. He was a musician, mathematician, scientist, inventor, philosopher, writer, architect, and sculptor. In his other career as an inventor his sketches...
Castaway by Rabindranath Tagore The most basic themes of the Tagore short story is the reality of abandonment. Tagore plays with this theme quite a bit. The final scene between Kiran and Nilkanta is one where each experiences their own form of abandonment. On one hand, she abandons her initial belief...
who opens an account with the bank must consult the manager. So he went to the bank and wanted to see the manager alone. The manager took him to be a man from a detective agency with some terrible secret to disclose, and led him into a room and locked the door, as he wanted that none should interrupt their...
this claim. Use specific details to support your answer. RELI448 Week 2 Discussion The Paths to God (graded) The Bhagavad Gita states: “Whatever man give me / In true devotion: / Fruit or water, / A leaf, a flower: / I will accept it. / That gift is love, / His heart’s dedication. / whatever your...
Castaway by Rabindranath Tagore The most basic themes of the Tagore short story is the reality of abandonment. Tagore plays with this theme quite a bit. The final scene between Kiran and Nilkanta is one where each experiences their own form of abandonment. On one hand, she abandons her initial belief...
boycotted their classes and were seen looting and plundering shops which kept foreign goods, thereby providing an impetus to the movement. Rabindranath Tagore felt mortified by many of the nationalist leaders and youths behaving like terrorists and traumatising innocent people for their indifference...
Renaissance Period, Composer and his works The word “Renaissance” means rebirth. This was the rebirth of music and how it was interpreted in people’s everyday life. The music also told stories of how people were making new discoveries in this time period. People in the world were now studying...
Machiavelli: Renaissance Man Niccolo Machiavelli's book The Prince is an influential book. It was written in 1513, and it deals with the concepts of power. These are due to the facts that it explains what power is, how to get power, and how to maintain power. What is power? Power is the ability to...
C. Han Mr. Curington AP English 3 27 February 2009 The Critique Harlem Renaissance Essay Between February 1692 and May 1693, over one hundred fifty people were arrested and imprisoned and nineteen of the accused were hanged as the results of the Salem witchcraft trials in the small parish...
some choose wrong options. A German proverb says, “To change and to change for the better are two different things.” A beautiful quote by Rabindranath Tagore which talks of difference of attitudes between a bee and a butterfly in a same situation is worth mentioning. “Bees sip honey from flowers...
The Abolition of Untouchability Hindu—Muslim Unity and Inter-Faith Dialogue The Position of Women 143 148 8. THE ROOTED COSMOPOLITAN: RABINDRANATH TAGORE India and the West The Excesses of Nationalism The Problem with Non-Cooperation 185 9. THE ANNIHILATOR OF CASTE: B .R . AMBEDKAR The...
being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". Described by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore as "the tear-drop on the cheek of time", it is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history...
is often referred to as Mahatma ([məɦaːt̪maː]; Sanskrit: महात्मा mahātmā or "Great Soul" (magnanimous), an honorific first applied to him by Rabindranath Tagore).[2] In India he is also called Bapu (Gujarati: બાપુ, bāpu or "Father") and officially honored in India as the Father of the Nation. His birthday...
The Fly: Katherine Mansfield 13. The Night Train at Deoli: Ruskin Bond 14. Love Across the Salt Desert: K. N. Daruwala 15. The Castaway: Rabindranath Tagore V. Star Light: Edited by Guy Kenneth Dantes Only the following poems are to be studied: 1. Tintern Abbey: William Wordsworth 2. Frost...
inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma an honorific first applied to him by Rabindranath Tagore). In India, he is also called Bapu and officially honoured as the Father of the Nation. His birthday, 2 October, is commemorated in India as Gandhi...
SYLLABUS FOR BA PART2 DISTANCE EDUCATION ,DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY 1.ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH BLOCK 1 SHORT STORIES 50 MARKS , UNIT 1-RABINDRANATH TAGORE,”A WIFES LETTER” , UNIT 2- RAJA RAO.”JAVNI” , UNIT 3-SAADAT HASAN MANTO,”TOBA TEK SINGH” UNIT 4-BHISHMAN SAHNI,”DINNER FOR THE BOSS” UNIT...
Shahinoor Rahman has fathomed the bottom of the vision of Kipling as reflected in his writings. The reference of Alexander the Great and Rabindranath Tagore is of great significance especially as it fit to the purpose of the researcher. Alexander was a conqueror and his expedition to India can easily...
more wonderful than man." In agreement with this opinion is the saying of Hermes Trismegistus: "A great miracle, Asclepius, is man." But when I weighed the reason for these maxims, the many grounds for the excellence of human nature reported by many men failed to satisfy me -- that man is the intermediary...
Gandhi is commonly known around the world as Mahatma Gandhi (Sanskrit: महात्मा mahātmā or "Great Soul", an honorific first applied to him by Rabindranath Tagore),[1] and in India also as Bapu (Gujarati: બાપુ, bāpu or "Father"). He is officially honoured in India as the Father of the Nation; his birthday...
Renaissance Art History November 6, 2007 My name is Bartolommeo Adalfieri, and I am the luckiest man in all of Christendom. I have lived a long life, through plague and hard times, and had my share of life, love, and the happiness of God. But in all my long years as a painter in the beautiful city...
East Bengal, Sir Bampfylde Fuller. In 1906, Rabindranath Tagore wrote Amar Shonar Bangla as a rallying cry for proponents of annulment of Partition, which, much later, in 1972, became the national anthem of Bangladesh. The song "Bande Mataram" which Tagore set to music became the "informal anthem of...
pre-independence era saw some stalwarts like Rabindranath Tagore, Sir Aurobindo. T.P. Kailasam, A.S.P. Ayyar, Loba-Prabhu, Harindranath Chattopadhyaya and Bharathi Sarabhai who contributed substantially to the growth and development of Indian English drama. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) has been called the father...
worthwhile sites and shows for visitors to enjoy. The city has been the making of many historical figures such as Nobel Laureate, writer, and poet Rabindranath Tagore and Satyajit Ray who wrote and directed numerous films. The city is also said to be the cultural hub of India with numerous theatre performances...
Rabindranath Tagore Extract from Geetanjali Where the Mind is Without Fear And the head is Held High; Where Knowledge is Free; Where the World has not been Broken Up into Fragments By Narrow Domestic Walls; Where the Words come out from The Depth of Truth; Where Tireless Striving Streches ...
the Dharma Chakra about the great king Ashoka of ancient India. The National Anthem which we sing was originally composed by well known poet Rabindranath Tagore. I wish you all the best for the peace, prosperity and future betterment of the country. Jai Hind. ...
affordable to them. The general improvement in the standard of living of the people and the political awareness acquired through agitations made the common man aware of his rights and realized the importance of education. Even though there existed unaided schools, they were concentrated mainly in the Urban...
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), Rudyard Kipling’s Kim (1901), which seems distinctly to have influenced Rabindranath Tagore’s Gora (1923), and James Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1917). A comparison between an Indian novel and a Kenyan novel from the period under consideration demonstrates...
investigated. | Jasmine Revolution The spark that set the Arab world into a fervor in 2011 was said to begin with Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old man who set himself on fire after the produce he was selling was confiscated because he did not have a permit. The act of desperation eventually led to revolution...
people were they before being slung into slavery? How were these people treated after the emancipation proclamation. What did the The Harlem Renaissance Poets have to say about the Africa American people during the Harlem Renaissance's years. What type of impact did these poets have on the way that...
By definition, a renaissance is a name given to the "rebirth" of classical knowledge, art and learning. The Renaissance was a period of European history that occurred between the years 1300 and 1600. The Renaissance was started by many rich Italian cities, such as Florence, Ferrara, Milan, and Venice...
Known as the Renaissance, the period immediately following the Middle Ages in Europe saw a great revival of interest in the classical learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome. Against a backdrop of political stability and growing prosperity, the development of new technologies–including the printing...
1. Renaissance humanism was the response to the method of critical thought which was taught by academics. Historians use the term Renaissance humanism to distinguish it from later developments known as humanism. 1. The fact that Petrarch was the “Father of Humanism” made Petrarch aware that...
The Renaissance Originally beginning in northern Italy, the Renaissance was an explosion of creativity in art, writing, and thought, that lasted from 1300-1600. Often called “a time of rebirth,” focused on modernizing the ideas of the past to create tranquility in their present society. During this...