The Child (poem)
The Child is an English poem written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1930.[1][2] It was his only poem originally written in English.[1][2] Later, he translated it in Bengali as "Sishutirtha".[1] It was Tagore's outstanding poem in his poetic career.[2]
The Child | |
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by Rabindranath Tagore | |
Written | 1930 |
Country | India |
Language | English |
Genre(s) | Poem |
Theme
The poem deals with the values of spirituality and humanism.[1][2] It says that the journey of every man depends on his hope, faith and duty.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Poetry Analysis: Rabindranath Tagore's "The Child" | Rukhaya M.K". rukhaya.com. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
- ^ a b c d e Parekh, Shailesh. "The Child – A Poem in English by Rabindranath Tagore".
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