Writer · 1861 – 1941
Rabindranath Tagore
Wrote poetry, novels, stories, plays and songs that transformed Bengali culture, won the 1913 Nobel Prize in Literature for Gitanjali, and composed the national anthems of two nations.
Major Works
- Gitanjali (Song Offerings)
- The Home and the World
- Gora
Impact Analysis
Tagore opened a dialogue between Indian and Western literature, modernized Bengali culture, and gave a spiritual, humane voice to the world stage.
Historical influence score: 81/100
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