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The Home And The World (Penguin Classics)
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From The Winner Of The Nobel Prize In Literatureset On A Bengali Noble'S Estate In 1908, This Is Both A Love Story And A Novel Of Political Awakening. The Central Character, Bimala, Is Torn Between The Duties Owed To Her Husband, Nikhil, And The Demands Made On Her By The Radical Leader, Sandip. Her Attempts To Resolve The Irreconciliable Pressures Of The Home And World Reflect The Conflict In India Itself, And The Tragic Outcome Foreshadows The Unrest That Accompanied Partition In 1947.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Home and the World'? A: The main theme of 'The Home and the World' is the conflict between personal desires and social responsibilities, particularly as it relates to the political awakening in early 20th century India.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Home and the World'? A: The author of 'The Home and the World' is Rabindranath Tagore, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Home and the World' was published on April 26, 2005.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Home and the World'? A: The genre of 'The Home and the World' is classified as Classics, as it is a significant work in the literary canon.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Home and the World' have? A: This book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition of 'The Home and the World' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a revised edition? A: Yes, this is a revised edition of 'The Home and the World'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include any scholarly introductions or notes? A: Yes, Penguin Classics editions typically include introductions and notes by distinguished scholars or contemporary authors.
- Q: What are the central characters in 'The Home and the World'? A: The central characters in 'The Home and the World' are Bimala, Nikhil, and Sandip, who navigate complex personal and political relationships.