Atmaghati Rabindranath by Nirod C Chowdhuri [Hardcover]

Atmaghati Rabindranath by Nirad C. Chowdhury is a critical examination of Rabindranath Tagore’s life, works, and ideologies. In this book, Chowdhury argues that Tagore, despite his genius, had self-destructive tendencies that hindered his full potential. He critiques Tagore’s philosophies, particularly his political and cultural ideas, suggesting that they contributed to the stagnation of Bengal’s progress. The book offers a controversial and thought-provoking analysis of Tagore’s legacy, presenting him as a complex figure whose actions, according to Chowdhury, were at odds with the well-being of Bengali society.