{"product_id":"crisis-in-civilisation-other-essays-by-rabindranath-tagore","title":"Crisis in Civilisation \u0026 Other Essays by Rabindranath Tagore","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eCrisis in Civilisation \u0026amp; Other Essays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collection of essays by Rabindranath Tagore, reflecting his deep concerns about the state of the world during the early 20th century. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe title essay, \"Crisis in Civilisation,\" was written in 1941, shortly before his death, and critiques the prevailing notions of civilization, particularly those of the West.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn this essay, Tagore expresses his disillusionment with Western civilization, which he once admired.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe observes that the West, in its pursuit of power and material progress, has neglected the spiritual and moral dimensions of life.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe laments the devastation caused by industrialization and imperialism, which have led to a \"crumbling ruin\" of what was once considered a proud civilization.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDespite this, Tagore maintains hope for humanity, believing that a new chapter in human history can emerge, grounded in service, sacrifice, and spiritual awakening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eRabindranath Tagore\u003c\/strong\u003e (1861–1941) was a renowned Indian poet, philosopher, playwright, composer, and educator. He was the \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"231\"\u003efirst non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarded in 1913 for his poetry collection \u003cem data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eGitanjali (Song Offerings)\u003c\/em\u003e. Tagore's writings and ideas helped shape modern Indian thought, particularly in areas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eeducation, art, nationalism, and spiritual philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253245239482,"sku":"3496R7W1T-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/1_6c948862-9c65-42d1-a402-0f1f66c4e5f1.jpg?v=1760980273","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/crisis-in-civilisation-other-essays-by-rabindranath-tagore","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}