Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore
This novel is a political and philosophical exploration set in early 20th century India during the country's struggle for independence. It revolves around three main characters: a nobleman, his wife, and his friend, a fervent nationalist. The story unfolds as the wife, initially confined to the inner quarters of their home, begins to question her societal boundaries and the idea of nationalism after meeting her husband's friend. The narrative delves into the complexities of love, freedom, and the concept of home and world, set against the backdrop of the Swadeshi movement, a part of the Indian independence movement against British rule.
The 1085th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1916
- Nationality
- Indian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 160-200
- Original Language
- Bengali
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Casa E O Mundo
- Ghare Baire
- Ghare-Baire
- La Casa Y El Mundo
- La casa y el mundo
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- 98th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 1469th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Must-Read Classics in Translation (Bookriot)
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- The 100 Best Novels in Translation by Boyd Tonkin (Book)