Rabindranath Tagore: The Singer and His Song

Gitanjali, the book of poems for which Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, was in fact a collection of songs. Much of what Tagore experienced his frustrations, his grief, his devastation was expressed through music, and during his lifetime, Tagore was most renowned for his songwriting. The Singer and His Song is a unique biography of Tagore with music as its leitmotif. It traces the musical journey of the poet with anecdotes and allusions, and includes translations of some of his most evocative songs. Written in elegant prose and accompanied by relevant photographs and paintings, this highly original book is a fitting tribute to Tagore s enduring musical legacy.