Gora - Hardcover

by Rabindranath Tagore (Author)

Gora is a novel written by the renowned Bengali poet and writer, Rabindranath Tagore. It was first published in 1909 and is considered one of Tagore's most important works. The novel is set in the late 19th century in Calcutta, India, during the British colonial period. The story follows the life of a young man named Gora, who is raised as an orthodox Hindu but later becomes a staunch nationalist. Gora is a complex character who struggles to reconcile his traditional upbringing with his growing awareness of social and political issues. He becomes involved in the Indian independence movement and works tirelessly to promote the cause of Indian nationalism. Along the way, Gora meets a variety of characters from different social classes and backgrounds, including a Christian missionary, a wealthy businessman, and a group of revolutionary students. Through these encounters, Gora gains a deeper understanding of the complexities of Indian society and the challenges facing the nationalist movement. The novel explores themes of identity, tradition, nationalism, and the clash between East and West. It is a powerful critique of colonialism and a celebration of Indian culture and heritage. Gora is considered a masterpiece of Bengali literature and a landmark in the history of Indian fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.