Nationalism - Rabindranath Tagore

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Résumé :
Be it the times when India was struggling for freedom or the present battles, the true definition of nationalism came up by the power of a pen and the skills of men and women. Nationalism is nothing less than a perfect example of how non-violent protesting against the British was aspiring to be during that time. The book is a trio of lectures delivered by Rabindranath Tagore himself regarding the growth of one's pride for their nation, not just in India but worldwide. He explains the vulnerability of his position amongst others as a citizen of a country doomed by racism internally and externally. Nationalism acts as a guide and helps you understand Indian politics from the core, the roles of religious leaders, and the true meaning of the word 'nation'. Tagore accepts that the possibility of patriotism started as an action to counter hue and cry. The section of patriotism in the west defines an elusive rim among truth and misrepresentation and shows how falsehood is lionized as a way to financial accomplishment.

Biographie:
Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 in a Kolkata, India. He was the son of Debendranath Tagore (1817-1905) and Sarada Devi (1830-1875). Because of his mother's early death and his father's frequent travel, he spent most of his childhood with servants. He didn't like classroom schooling and roamed around Bolpur and Panihati where his family frequently visited. He was married to Mrinalini Devi (1873-1902) when she was 10 years of age. His father also had a keen interest in music and invited several professional Dhrupad musicians to teach music to children. Rabindranath's original surname was Kushari which was changed to Tagore. He belonged to Pirali Brahmin from the village of Kush in Burdwan district of West Bengal. He is known for reshaping Bengali literature, music and art with modernization. He became the first Non-European and first lyricist to win Nobel Prize in Literature. He was a polymath and wrote poems, short stories, songs, play writer, philosopher and painter. Tagore started writing poems from the age of eight and at the age of sixteen his first poem released under pseudonym Bh?nusi?ha. In 1877, his short stories and dramas released under his real name. From 1878 to 1912 he traveled to more than 30 countries on five continents.