Gora - Paperback

by Rabindranath Tagore (Author)

Gora (1910) is Tagore's fifth novel and is considered his masterpiece. Canvassing the social, cultural, religious and political life of nineteenth century urban middle-class Bengali, it is a landmark in the history of the Bengali novel. The novel is believed to be an expression of Tagore's own transition from Hindu revivalism to universal brotherhood, from nationalism to internationalism, from the acceptance of rigid Brahmanism and Hinduism to the religion of man. Gora was translated into English by W.W. Pearson in 1924.

Author Biography

One of India's most cherished renaissance figures, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was a prolific poet, novelist, short-story writer, essayist, dramatist, painter, composer, educationist, and thinker. He modernized Bengali literature by moving it away from rigid classical forms and linguistic structures, putting India firmly on the world literary map. Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his acclaimed work Gitanjali (Song Offerings).

Known for masterpieces such as Gitanjali, Gora (Fair-Faced), and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World), his writings are celebrated worldwide for their profound exploration of political, social, religious, and aesthetic themes. Beyond literature, Tagore was an innovator in education and a champion of the "One World" philosophy, making him a living presence whose influence continues to inspire across generations and borders.