Literary Fiction· India
Gitanjali (song offerings)
by Rabindranath TagoreAggregate Editorial Score40/100
#11,282of 99,626 books
Library Journal
Published 1910English
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Rabindranath Tagore's Gitanjali (song offerings) (1910) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Published in 1910, Gitanjali (song offerings) by Rabindranath Tagore is a landmark work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of human experience with depth and nuance.
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📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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Gitanjali (song offerings) by Rabindranath Tagore sits within the tradition of literary fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1910 in India, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Gitanjali (song offerings) among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 40/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes Gitanjali (song offerings) is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Gitanjali (song offerings) reflects Rabindranath Tagore's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with India's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Library Journal
notable · national
191040
Rabindranath Tagore is a India author whose work in literary fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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