Classic to Modern English Literature

Q: Tagore’s Perspectives on “ Nationalism .” Provide the with most appropriate references and annotations .          “ Nationalism’ is the identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations, ” according to the Oxford Dictionary . Excessively, “ Nationalism ” is the idea of promoting the interests and loving of a particular nation. Mostly, it includes interests in the sovereignty of their own country or homeland. Nationalists think that the best way to make this happen and avoid control or oppression by others is for each group to have their own nation. Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a prolific and accomplished poet, novelist, and playwright and is perhaps best known for his literary output, a massive corpus comprises superb writing in both Bengali and English . Tagore’s most influential works regarding the loving of Indian are “ Ghare-Baire ” ( The Home and the World ) (1916), “

‘ My Reminiscences ’ (1912) or “ Jibon Smriti ” was penned by one of India’s most cherished renaissance figures Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941). The memoir’s  aspect is its “ reflection ”, which introduces Tagore’s life's experiences,  personal growth, offering insights into his family, education, travels as well as encounter with various individuals . During twentieth century, a time of great social and cultural change in india . When it was in British colony , and working towards social and political reforms which inspire him to compose the memoir. At the beginning of the memoir, it is remained Tagore was painting a natural ability to express the obscure feelings.  He expresses , “ Thus, when my opportunity came, did I look and was engrossed .” However, in the part of “ teaching begins ” , Tagore comes to learning preliminary lesson after crossing, “ kara, khala ” series. A member of their family, Kailash Mukherjee who used to recite very quickly for Rabi’s special plea