Rabindranath Tagore: The Renaissance Man (Puffin Lives) by Sahu Monideepa

Book Summary

"Rabindranath Tagore: The Renaissance Man" is a biography by Monideepa Sahu, published in May 2013 as part of the Puffin Lives series. This book offers readers an insightful look into the life of Rabindranath Tagore, born in 1861 into a prominent Bengali family. Tagore was a multifaceted personality—renowned as a nationalist, writer, artist, visionary, and educational reformer. He was also Asia's first Nobel Laureate, with his contributions to India's freedom movement immortalized in the national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," which he composed to inspire the nation.

About the Author:

Monideepa Sahu is a former banker turned writer, known for her fantasy adventure novel, Riddle of the Seventh Stone. Her short stories have been widely anthologized in India and abroad. Sahu resides in Bangalore with her extended family and has a penchant for crafting imaginative tales alongside engaging in serious subjects.