Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Tagore's 'Farewell Song': A Novel Addressing Literary Criticism
Imagine a famous poet named Robi Thakur who wrote beautiful poems.
Some people loved his work, but others thought his writing was too dramatic.
The book 'Farewell Song' tells the story of a couple, Amit and Labanya.
Amit, a smart young man, doesn't like Robi Thakur's poems.
Labanya, on the other hand, is a huge fan.
Through their conversations and disagreements, the book explores different ideas about love, marriage, and what makes good poetry.
It's like a discussion between two people with different tastes, where the author is also defending his own work against critics.
Tagore's 'Farewell Song' addresses criticism of his work and changing reader preferences.
The novel centers on the relationship between Amit Raye and Labanyalata.
Amit, influenced by a new school of writers, criticizes Tagore's poetry.
Labanya is a devoted admirer of Tagore's poetry.
The novel explores contrasting views on love and marriage, and presents a sympathetic view of the woman's struggle to find a balance.
- Who
- Rabindranath Tagore, Amit Raye, Labanyalata
- What
- A novel exploring a romantic relationship, literary criticism, and differing viewpoints on poetry.
- When
- Written at a time when Tagore faced criticism and changing readership.
- Where
- Bengal
- Why
- To address criticism of Tagore's work and explore modern views on love and marriage.
- Original Title
- Sesher Kobita
- Author
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Translator
- Radha Chakravarty
- Main Characters
- Amit Raye and Labanyalata
- Focus
- Romantic relationship with literary commentary