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The Gitanjali (English): The Nobel prize Winner Book for Literature
Rabindranath Tagore
4.14 AVERAGE
138 reviews for:
The Gitanjali (English): The Nobel prize Winner Book for Literature
Rabindranath Tagore
4.14 AVERAGE
reflective
slow-paced
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
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Diverse cast of characters:
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emotional
reflective
slow-paced
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Truly a masterpiece work of poetry. Even though it was translated from Bengali, you could feel the love, the desperation, the longing, and many many more emotions that the poet had poured into each and every single word.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Grief, Abandonment
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Considered one of India's greatest poets, Tagore translated some of his poems into English prose for this collection published in 1910. It earned him the Nobel Prize; he was the first non-European to win the prize. The poems are often spiritual in nature but cover the gamut of life, love, and death.
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Overall, this is too devotional for my taste, but there are some seriously beautiful phrases that make this one a keeper.
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Overview:
Gitanjali is a collection of devotional poems by Rabindranath Tagore, originally written in Bengali and later translated into English by the author himself. The English version comprises 103 poems, most of which are spiritual and philosophical in tone. These poems reflect Tagore’s deep sense of spirituality, his love for the divine, and his connection with nature and humanity.
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Themes:
1. Spiritual Devotion:
The core of Gitanjali is Tagore’s personal dialogue with God. The poems express his longing, surrender, and worship.
2. Human Life and Mortality:
Tagore reflects on human frailty, death, and the eternal soul, blending Eastern mysticism with universal truths.
3. Nature and Simplicity:
Nature is portrayed as a sacred, living presence. Through simple yet profound imagery, Tagore creates a spiritual bond between man and the universe.
4. Love and Surrender:
A recurring theme is selfless love and the poet’s desire to surrender his ego to a higher power.
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Style and Language:
The English version maintains a lyrical and meditative tone.
The language is rich, symbolic, and deeply poetic.
Each poem is short but packed with emotion, meaning, and beauty.
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Notable Quotes:
> “Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high...”
> “Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
I didn't like the English translation. English is not a language of poetry I think :)
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
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Strong character development:
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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