Elem Natun Deshe by Sudhir Chakrabarty [Hardcover]

"In the twilight of Rabindranath Tagore's life, the first complete book on Rabindra Sangeet was written by Shantidev Ghosh of Santiniketan. Impressed by the book, the lyricist himself blessed it with his trembling handwriting, which was published as an adornment of the book. After his demise, numerous books on Rabindra Sangeet have been published in both Bengals. A new addition to this tradition is 'Elem Notun Deshe.' From one perspective, it may seem that Rabindra Sangeet is an innovative revelation written in the unknown language of an unknown land. Especially the gradually progressing mental terrain and the new effusions of those songs repeatedly feel new. His creative mind's inner realm remains unexplored yet captivating. Thus, our understanding of him and his songs will never be complete. The book 'Elem Notun Deshe' is an intrinsically illuminating work crafted in a new linguistic style. It is the latest offering in the author's continuous study of Rabindranath. The feelings at the end of life and the long-understood insights are intertwined here. Who can say the final word about this endless narrative of his words?"