Women of the Tagore Household
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A fascinating account of the pioneering women of the Tagore family and their role in Bengal’s cultural and social history.
| Author Name |
Chitra Deb |
|---|---|
| ISBN |
9780143066057 |
| Year of Publication |
2010 |
| Pages |
656 |
| Language |
English |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Publisher |
Penguin |
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ISBN: 9780143066057
Year Of Publication: 2010
Pages : 656
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
The Tagore household was not only a centre of literary and artistic achievement but also a space where women challenged established social conventions. Chitra Deb traces several generations of Tagore women, highlighting their intellectual interests, artistic contributions, independence and involvement in the changing social landscape of Bengal. The book also examines the family's wider influence on the Bengal Renaissance and the advancement of women's education and emancipation.
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Chitra Deb was a Bengali scholar, author, editor and translator who researched extensively into the social and cultural history of Bengal, particularly the contribution of women. She studied Bengali literature at the University of Calcutta and wrote widely on Bengali literary and cultural history.
The book presents the lives and achievements of several generations of women associated with the Tagore family. It discusses figures such as Mrinalini Devi, Kadambari Devi and Jnanadanandini Devi, along with women who contributed to music, literature, education and social change. Their stories illustrate how the women of the Jorasanko household participated in—and sometimes challenged—the cultural transformations taking place in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Bengal.
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