Rabindranath Tagore: Life and Works
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For which work did Rabindranath Tagore earn the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913?

  • The Religion of Man
  • Gitanjali (correct)
  • Nationalism in India
  • The Centre of Indian Culture
  • Which essay by Rabindranath Tagore explores the concept of Indian culture as a living, evolving entity?

  • The Religion of Man
  • My School
  • Nationalism in India
  • The Centre of Indian Culture (correct)
  • In which language was 'Gitanjali' originally written?

  • Bengali (correct)
  • Urdu
  • Hindi
  • Sanskrit
  • In 'The Religion of Man', what idea does Rabindranath Tagore emphasize?

    <p>Importance of universal brotherhood and spiritual unity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essay by Rabindranath Tagore reflects on the cultural and philosophical differences between the East and the West?

    <p>East and West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was Rabindranath Tagore born?

    <p>1861</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work earned Rabindranath Tagore the Nobel Prize in Literature?

    <p>Gitanjali (Song Offerings)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of works did Rabindranath Tagore create?

    <p>Poetry, songs, and plays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Rabindranath Tagore educated?

    <p>At home and in India and the United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Rabindranath Tagore publish his first collection of poems?

    <p>16 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rabindranath Tagore's Life and Works

    • Rabindranath Tagore was born in 1861.
    • He was educated at University College London.
    • At the age of 17, he published his first collection of poems.

    Notable Works

    • 'Gitanjali' was originally written in Bengali.
    • 'Gitanjali' earned Rabindranath Tagore the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
    • He created a range of works, including poetry, drama, and essays.

    Essays and Ideas

    • In 'The Religion of Man', Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes the idea of the unity of humanity.
    • The essay 'East and West' reflects on the cultural and philosophical differences between the East and the West.
    • The essay 'Indian Culture' explores the concept of Indian culture as a living, evolving entity.

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    Explore the life and literary contributions of Rabindranath Tagore, India's renowned author and Nobel Prize winner. Delve into his fusion of poetry, songs, and plays that encompass themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

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