Gora by Rabindranath Tagore
Set in late 19th-century Bengal, this story follows a fiercely orthodox young nationalist whose encounters with a liberal reformist household and a shocking revelation about his birth force him to question faith, caste, and identity. Through friendships and romances that bridge social divides, it explores the tensions between tradition and reform, communal allegiance and individual conscience. Ultimately, it traces a journey from rigid zeal to a humane, inclusive vision of belonging that transcends sectarian boundaries.
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- Published
- 1910
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- Bengali
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