The Renaissance Sage: Rabindranath Tagore's Diverse Literary Odyssey With a Focus on his Dramatic Works and Portrayal of Women

Authors

  • Reshu Shukla Assistant Professor Department of English S.B.D. P.G. College, Dhampur, Bijnor, UP, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56062/

Keywords:

Renaissance, Rabindranath Tagore, Bengali literature, Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan

Abstract

The great modern Indian writer Rabindranath Tagore, whose versatile literary talent is not limited to poetry but extends over all the form of literature that can be studied: How did his upbringing in an environment culturally and intellectually rich family influence him works? This experience of being exposed to advanced literary and artistic activities from childhood had led Tagore in absorbing a keen curios ability, versatility for nature that benefitted him and became straightforwardly significantly emotional during his prolific cultural growth. How did his eclectic education help him find success as a write, A Renaissance man, his varied education in astronomy as well as the world's classics enabled him to contemplate on a vast horizon and compare western literature with ideas rooted deeply into Indian ethos. In what innovative ways with a variety of themes did Tagore rise as a dramatist? He tried his hand at every form including symbolic and verse drama, prose plays as well as those rooted in nature and dance-drama thus enriching Indian literature and theatre. How did he envision womanhood and how is this reflected in his works? Sensitively etched Tagore female bright up by a touch of the eternal strength in them; as they defy societal norms at least on paper, to be reflective and receptive with evolving women status - sequentially leading towards gender equality per his progressive approach! What effect did the Renaissance have on Tagore and his contemporary? The spirit of the Renaissance, renaissance in one meaning - awakening transformation and another outputting from previous Middle Ages transcend lattice can be found caressing Tagore' works between tradition modernity area apparent this cultural literary renewal. Last but not least, he had been a poet, playwright and painter too as a philosopher of why the performances taken via Tagore on India made us glow all around. With his literary gifts and philosophical edge, not only did he become a cultural ambassador but also acquired international respect for the broader positive perspectives of Indian culture across communities globally.

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Published

2021-08-25

How to Cite

Reshu Shukla , translator. “The Renaissance Sage: Rabindranath Tagore’s Diverse Literary Odyssey With a Focus on His Dramatic Works and Portrayal of Women”. Creative Saplings, vol. 14, no. 1, Aug. 2021, pp. 40-53, https://doi.org/10.56062/.

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