Rabindranath Tagore : A Profile Of His Eventful Life

Abstract

This paper seeks  to situate Rabindranath Tagore in the context of a larger discussion involving his family and its colonial transactions. This paper focuses on Tagore’s childhood, his youth, his international exposure, interactions, his journey from nationalism to universalism. His rich cultural lineage which played a great role in shaping his thoughts and planting in him the everlasting passion for art and literature is also emphasized.