Nationalism (Paperback)

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1917. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... PREFACE "Nationalism in the West" is one of a series of lectures delivered throughout the United States during the winter of 1916-17. "Nationalism in Japan" is based upon two lectures delivered in Japan before the Imperial University and the Keio Gijuku University in June and July, 1916. "Nationalism in India," written in the United States late in 1916, is the poet's reflection upon the state of his own country, and gives world-wide completeness to the discussion of Nationalism. The poem at the conclusion of the book, "The Sunset of the Century," was written on the last day of the last century. 1 NATIONALISM IN THE WEST-./ Man's history is being shaped, according tcthe difficulties it encounters. These have offered us problems and claimed their solutions from us, the penalty of non-fulfilment being death or degradation. These difficulties have been different in different peoples of the earth, and in the manner of our overcoming them lies our distinction. The Scythians of the earlier period of Asiatic history had to struggle with the scarcity of their natural resources. The easiest solution that they could think of was to organize their whole population, men, women, and children, into bands of robbers. And they were irresistible to those who were chiefly engaged in the constructive work of social cooperation. But fortunately for man the easiest path is not his truest path. If his nature were not as complex as it is, if it were as simple as that of a pack 13 of hungry wolves, then, by this time, those hordes of marauders would have overrun the whole earth. But man, when confronted with difficulties, has to acknowledge that he is man, that he has his responsibilities to the higher faculties of his nature, -by ignpri*n Vwhkh he...

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Rabindranath Tagore has contributed to Nationalism as an author. Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was the most popular Indian author of the colonial era known by the sobriquet Gurudev, He was a Bengali poet, Brahmo Samaj philosopher, visual artist, playwright, novelist, and composer whose works reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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•   By Rahul Shrivastava 24 Jun 2012
  An Oriental Nationalism

  Tagore's essay engages with the idea of nationalism from an oriental perspective. He is of the opinion that the Orient's blind imitation of the west is not the answer for India's national struggle. The Indian or Oriental struggle for independence must have an indigenous inspiration. Ideas must be examined and modified to suit particular situations. Tagore sees nationalism as the awakening of a national consciousness and character rather than just the adhesive for the integration of a divided people.

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•   By Manish 12 Jun 2012
  Tagore on nationalism

  Tagore's essay on nationalism explores the nature of nationalism that prevailed during his time.He critically comments on how Indians are blindly aping the west without modifying their ideologies to suit the particular Indian circumstances. He also indicates the innate condescension in the west's perspective of the east. A classic is defined by its ability to transcend the subjectivity of its own time and acquire a universal characteristic. This essay is a classic as it is relevant in today's world, perhaps more than ever before.

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