Analysis of Persian Influences in Rabindranath Tagore's Literary Work
An article examines the Persian Sufi elements in Rabindranath Tagore's writings, highlighting how these aspects are often overlooked by critics. The piece includes an excerpt from Tagore's short story 'Hungry Stones' in both English and Persian, illustrating his engagement with Persian cultural themes. Scholar Leonard Lewisohn notes the significant role of Persian mystical thought in Tagore's philosophy. The article is part of a series exploring Tagore's family, educational approaches, and the historical Persian cultural presence in Bengal prior to regional divisions. References include academic works by Lewisohn, Irfan Habib, and Beatrice Teissier.
Key facts
- Rabindranath Tagore's writings incorporate Persian Sufi ideas often disregarded by critics
- The article features an excerpt from Tagore's short story 'Hungry Stones' in English and Persian
- Scholar Leonard Lewisohn emphasizes Persian mystical influences on Tagore's philosophical thought
- This content is part of a series examining Tagore's background and Persian cultural history in Bengal
- Academic references include works by Leonard Lewisohn, Irfan Habib, and Beatrice Teissier
Entities
Artists
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Hafez
- Sa'di
- Rumi
- Attar
- Jami
Institutions
- University of Exeter
- Penn State University Press
- Oriental Institute, Oxford
- Taylor & Francis
- Rabindra Museum in Santiniketan
Locations
- Bengal
- Shiraz
- Calcutta
- London
- Paris
- India