A review by kstim
The Home and the World by Rabindranath Tagore

3.0

To preface this review, it is not my place to make any commentary about the culture and particular regional and era specific aspects of the novel. What I can remark on is how the author's (and Bimal's for that matter) narrative portrays a conflict between a nationalist movement and a more slightly pro globalism attitude which is reflective of the country's current political climate. Moreso a discussion about what it means to be of India, to be Indian, and to what to defines Mother India. Rooted into the economic conflicts of its time, the storytelling is poignant in capturing a nation divided. It seems that even alike America, our old problems come back to haunt our doorsteps. The issues of nationalism coupled with commentary on cow lynching and anti-Muslim sentiment are a recurring theme throughout history. Be it that we look back on our past and learn from it.