The Universal Poet
A Nobel laureate, artist, and nation-builder.
A Renaissance Man
Rabindranath Tagore, a polymath from Bengal, reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art. His profound contributions across various fields and his universal humanism cemented his status as a global icon and “the Bard of Bengal”.
1913
Nobel Prize
in Literature
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National Anthems
Composed
A Life of Art and Vision: A Timeline
1878: First Trip to England
He traveled to England to study law, but his true passion remained literature. His time abroad broadened his perspectives, which would later influence his writing and philosophy.
1901: Founding of Santiniketan
He established an experimental school in Santiniketan, aiming to provide an education rooted in a harmonious connection with nature and culture. This would later evolve into the renowned Visva-Bharati University.
1913: The Nobel Prize
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his collection of poems, `Gitanjali` (Song Offerings), making him the first non-European to win the prestigious award.
1919: Renouncing Knighthood
In protest of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, he renounced his knighthood, showing his solidarity with the Indian people and his opposition to British oppression.