The Home and the World

"The Home and the World" is a novel by Rabindranath Tagore that explores the tension between tradition and modernity through the lives of characters in early 20th-century Bengal. It centers on Nikhil, who values cultural harmony and progress, and his wife Bimala, who is torn between her domestic duties and the allure of political activism inspired by the novel’s antagonist, Sandip. The story reflects the struggles of balancing personal responsibilities with the desire for social change, illustrating the complex choices faced by individuals navigating their cultural identity amidst political upheaval.