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Rabindranath Tagore
ISBN 9780143414032
Rs. 318
Penguin Modern Classics
Farewell Song
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and Tagore enthusiasts
Rabindranath Tagore's Farewell Song reinvents the Bengali novel, blending prose and poetry with romance and satire. The story follows Amit and Labanya within a richly detailed social setting, exploring contemporary discussions on literary quality, the essence of love and marriage, and the impact of Western culture on Bengali society. Set against the serene backdrop of Shillong and the refined world of elite Calcutta, this vibrant novel showcases the intricate vision and stylistic mastery characteristic of Tagore's later works.Why You Should Read? Experience a groundbreaking Bengali novel that blurs the lines between prose and poetry. Delve into a romantic and satirical narrative that critiques societal norms and literary debates. Explore the complexities of love, conjugality, and cultural influence in early 20th-century Bengal. Enjoy the masterful storytelling and sophisticated style of Rabindranath Tagore, a literary giant. About the AuthorRabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Author of the 'profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse' of Gitanjali, he became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. His songs, short stories, novels, and essays are widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
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- Blends prose and poetry with romance and satire
- Set in Shillong and elite Calcutta society
- Explores literary quality and Western cultural impact
- Showcases Tagore's later stylistic mastery
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What is the book about?
It follows Amit and Labanya in a social setting, exploring love, marriage, and cultural influences in early 20th-century Bengal.
What makes this novel unique?
It blends prose and poetry, combining romance and satire, and is noted for its stylistic mastery.
Who is the author?
Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali polymath and Nobel laureate in Literature (1913).
Where is the story set?
In Shillong and the elite society of Calcutta.



