Rabindranather Chithipatre Sangeet Prasanga by Joyita Bandyopadhyay [Hardcover]

This book is the result of an inquiry-driven mind. Along with poetry, songs, stories, novels, plays, and essays, Rabindranath Tagore’s letters also hold a special place in Bengali literary circles. As one reads through these letters, the origins of many songs can be traced, which makes the reader even more curious to know more. Rabindra Sangeet, which is the treasure of every Bengali’s heart, further ignites curiosity about it. Especially, when in these letters, one finds Rabindranath’s thoughts on various subjects, it deepens the intrigue. In this exploration, many letters reveal Gurudev’s thoughts and analysis on music. The vastness and diversity of his music compositions are awe-inspiring. The way the rhythm of the joys and sorrows of human society is echoed in this music astonishes us. The blend of both indigenous and foreign musical traditions in Gurudev’s compositions, stemming from family tradition, makes Rabindra Sangeet and Rabindranath’s musical thinking unique. This book, written with the mindset of a researcher, is an earnest attempt to explore Rabindranath’s thoughts on Rabindra Sangeet.