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Under which pen name did Tagore publish his first poetry?
Under which pen name did Tagore publish his first poetry?
In which year did Tagore receive the Nobel Prize for Literature?
In which year did Tagore receive the Nobel Prize for Literature?
Which institution did Tagore found?
Which institution did Tagore found?
What was the name of the poem that Tagore wrote dedicated to his revered 83 years old father Maharshi Debendranath Tagore?
What was the name of the poem that Tagore wrote dedicated to his revered 83 years old father Maharshi Debendranath Tagore?
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What was the title of the English composition for which Tagore received the Nobel Prize?
What was the title of the English composition for which Tagore received the Nobel Prize?
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In which year was Tagore knighted by the British King George V?
In which year was Tagore knighted by the British King George V?
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Which of Tagore's works is described as a novel against prejudice and racism?
Which of Tagore's works is described as a novel against prejudice and racism?
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Who directed the film 'Chokher Bali' based on Tagore's tale?
Who directed the film 'Chokher Bali' based on Tagore's tale?
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What were the names of the two national anthems penned by Tagore?
What were the names of the two national anthems penned by Tagore?
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In which year did Tagore die?
In which year did Tagore die?
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What did Rabindranath Tagore introduce into Bengali literature?
What did Rabindranath Tagore introduce into Bengali literature?
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In which country did Rabindranath Tagore have the opportunity for formal schooling?
In which country did Rabindranath Tagore have the opportunity for formal schooling?
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What did Rabindranath Tagore's elder brother Jyotirindranath expose him to?
What did Rabindranath Tagore's elder brother Jyotirindranath expose him to?
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What did Rabindranath's father arrange for him since he had little interest in formal education?
What did Rabindranath's father arrange for him since he had little interest in formal education?
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What happened to Rabindranath Tagore's mother when he was very young?
What happened to Rabindranath Tagore's mother when he was very young?
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According to the poem, what is the ideal state of the mind?
According to the poem, what is the ideal state of the mind?
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What forms of art and literature did Rabindranath Tagore contribute to?
What forms of art and literature did Rabindranath Tagore contribute to?
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What did Rabindranath Tagore's elder brother Jyotirindranath expose him to?
What did Rabindranath Tagore's elder brother Jyotirindranath expose him to?
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Where did Rabindranath Tagore have the opportunity for formal schooling?
Where did Rabindranath Tagore have the opportunity for formal schooling?
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What was the role of Rabindranath's father in his education?
What was the role of Rabindranath's father in his education?
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What did Rabindranath Tagore introduce into Bengali literature?
What did Rabindranath Tagore introduce into Bengali literature?
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What did Rabindranath Tagore desire for his country in the poem 'Where the Mind is Without Fear'?
What did Rabindranath Tagore desire for his country in the poem 'Where the Mind is Without Fear'?
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What was the title of the English composition for which Tagore received the Nobel Prize?
What was the title of the English composition for which Tagore received the Nobel Prize?
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In which year did Tagore receive the Nobel Prize for Literature?
In which year did Tagore receive the Nobel Prize for Literature?
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Who directed the film 'Chokher Bali' based on Tagore's tale?
Who directed the film 'Chokher Bali' based on Tagore's tale?
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Under which pen name did Tagore publish his first poetry?
Under which pen name did Tagore publish his first poetry?
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What were the names of the two national anthems penned by Tagore?
What were the names of the two national anthems penned by Tagore?
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In which country did Rabindranath Tagore have the opportunity for formal schooling?
In which country did Rabindranath Tagore have the opportunity for formal schooling?
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Which institution did Tagore found?
Which institution did Tagore found?
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'Gora', a novel against prejudice and racism, is also a fine study of people and their outlook. Who directed the film adaptation of 'Gora'?
'Gora', a novel against prejudice and racism, is also a fine study of people and their outlook. Who directed the film adaptation of 'Gora'?
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In which year was Tagore knighted by the British King George V?
In which year was Tagore knighted by the British King George V?
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What is the verse number of the poem that is a prayer to God to protect the nation from evil effects in the English Gitanjali?
What is the verse number of the poem that is a prayer to God to protect the nation from evil effects in the English Gitanjali?
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Study Notes
Rabindranath Tagore
- Published his first poetry under the pen name Bhanusimha
- Received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913
- Founded the institution Shantiniketan
Literary Works
- Wrote a poem dedicated to his father Maharshi Debendranath Tagore titled "The Child"
- Wrote the English composition "Gitanjali" for which he received the Nobel Prize
- Wrote the novel "Gora" which is a novel against prejudice and racism
- Penned two national anthems: "Jana Gana Mana" (India) and "Amar Sonar Bangla" (Bangladesh)
Life and Education
- Was knighted by the British King George V in 1915
- Died in 1941
- Introduced the concept of free verse into Bengali literature
- Had the opportunity for formal schooling in England
- Was exposed to music and theatre by his elder brother Jyotirindranath
- Had little interest in formal education, so his father arranged for a private tutor
- Lost his mother at a very young age
Philosophy and Beliefs
- Desired freedom, equality, and unity for his country in the poem "Where the Mind is Without Fear"
- Believed in the ideal state of the mind being where the mind is without fear and the head is held high
- Contributed to various forms of art and literature, including poetry, novels, and plays
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Test your understanding of Rabindranath Tagore's poem 'Where the Mind is Without Fear' by answering questions about its themes and meaning.
