Nationalism
Nationalism collects three lectures Rabindranath Tagore gave in Japan and the United States in 1916 and 1917, with a closing poem, The Sunset of the Century, written on the last day of 1899. Speaking during the First World War, Tagore argues that the Nation, by which he means the organized political and commercial power of a people, has become a machine that devours the human qualities of the societies it serves. He warns Japan against copying the West's worst habits, and in the lecture on India he insists that caste and the problem of race, not foreign rule alone, are the country's real burden. The book angered readers in Japan and America and remains his most direct political statement. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Nationalism
Nationalism by Rabindranath Tagore can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Nationalism online?
Yes. Nationalism opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Nationalism free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Nationalism is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Nationalism in the public domain?
Yes. Nationalism by Rabindranath Tagore is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Nationalism?
About 1 h 47 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Nationalism?
Nationalism by Rabindranath Tagore is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
