RABINDRANATH TAGORE: THE HARBINGER OF INDIAN LITERARY RENAISSANCE

Abstract

The first Asian Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) is noted for his extraordinary achievement in literature, music and art. He is considered the greatest creative artist of modern India. He is one of the most prolific, diverse and outstanding writers of the world. He was a renowned poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright and essayist. He was a myriad minded literary genius. As a prophet and visionary, his works form an integral part of the Indian. In this paper I want to explore Tagore as an Indian literary renaissance writer, basing on his poetry, plays, novels and short stories.