Rabindranath Tagore : Philosophy of Life and Aesthetics

Contents: 1. The poet's philosophy of life. 2. Rabindranath Tagore and universal Humanism. 3. Rabindranath Tagore on aesthetics. Rabindranath's contribution to Indian music.

"This anthology of Saumyendranath Tagore has been collected from his published articles on Tagore's philosophy, aesthetics and music for the first time his English writings on Tagore have been compiled by Amit Das of Baitanik.

Saumyendranath is more known for his politics, his concept on Tagore's philosophy, aesthetics and music is still unknown to English readers. The selected writings were published during 1961's and kept in custody of journal collectors. Saumyendranath by virtue of his closeness with poet and participation in the eventism of his songs could visualise unique dimension in poet's creativity. This anthology will be useful and enlightening for the Tagore's scholars and readers." (jacket)