The Spirit of Japan
The Spirit of Japan is a collection of essays by Nobel Prize-winning poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore. In this book, Tagore examines the culture, history, and spiritual life of Japan, and reflects on the country’s unique place in the world. He looks at the Japanese people’s relationship with nature, their reverence for tradition, and their commitment to progress. He also explores the influence of Buddhism and Shintoism on Japanese culture, and the impact of Westernization on the country. Tagore’s insights into the Japanese spirit are both profound and inspiring, and his writing is as beautiful as it is thought-provoking.
By Rabindranath Tagore · First published 1916 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction · 9,293 words
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I am glad to have this opportunity once more of speaking to you before I leave Japan. My stay here has been so short that one may think I have not earned my right to speak to you about anything concerning your country. I feel sure that I shall be told, that I am idealising certain aspects, while leaving others unnoticed, and that there are chances of my disillusionment, if I remain here for long. For I have known foreigners, whose long experience has made them doubtful about your moral qualifications, -- even of your full efficiency in modern equipments of progress.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Rabindranath Tagore
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance
- Length: 9,293 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Philosophical Fiction — The Spirit of Japan is a philosophical novel that explores the themes of identity, culture, and the human spirit.
- Historical Fiction — The Spirit of Japan is set in the early 20th century and explores the history and culture of Japan during this time period.
- Literary Fiction — The Spirit of Japan is written by Nobel Prize-winning author Rabindranath Tagore and is considered a classic of literary fiction.
- Romance — The Spirit of Japan features a romantic subplot between two of the main characters.
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Civilization · Japan · beauty · civilisation · come · europe · felt · heart · human · humanity · ideals · know