The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore: Free Read Online

Name: The Home and the World
Author: Rabindranath Tagore

The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore is a public-domain novel first published in 1919 (English). You can read it free on ViralScopeHub through Project Gutenberg, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941)
First published: 1919 (English)
Type: Novel
Suggested age: 16+ · Better for teens and adults
Cost: free

What is The Home and the World about?

Set during the swadeshi (home-made goods) movement in Bengal, the novel is told by three narrators: the gentle landowner Nikhil, his wife Bimala and the fiery nationalist Sandip. As Sandip's speeches draw Bimala out of the home and into politics, the three face questions about patriotism, freedom and loyalty.

About Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) wrote the novel in Bengali (Ghare Baire, 1916). The English translation appeared in 1919.

Is The Home and the World suitable for children?

Serious themes of politics, marriage and violence. Best for older teens and adults.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Home and the World free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote The Home and the World?

Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941). Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) wrote the novel in Bengali (Ghare Baire, 1916).

What age is The Home and the World for?

We suggest 16+. Serious themes of politics, marriage and violence. Best for older teens and adults.