The Tower and the Sea: Romain Rolland and Kalidas Nag – Correspondence (1922–1938) (English Version)
The Tower and the Sea: Romain Rolland and Kalidas Nag – Correspondence (1922–1938) (English Version)
Book Details
- Editor, Annotator & French Letters Translator: Chinmoy Guha
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Language: English
- Pages: 351
- ISBN: 9788126029228
- Cover: Hardcover
About the Book
The Tower and the Sea: Romain Rolland and Kalidas Nag – Correspondence (1922–1938) (English Version) is a remarkable collection of correspondence between the celebrated French Nobel laureate Romain Rolland and the eminent Indian historian, scholar, and cultural ambassador Kalidas Nag. Edited, annotated, and translated from the original French by Chinmoy Guha, this volume documents a rich intellectual exchange spanning sixteen years. The letters illuminate the deep friendship and mutual respect shared by the two thinkers while offering valuable insights into literature, philosophy, history, international humanism, cultural diplomacy, and the socio-political developments of the early twentieth century. Enhanced with scholarly annotations, the book provides historical context that enriches the reader's understanding of this significant cross-cultural dialogue. It is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, historians, and readers interested in literary correspondence, Indo-French cultural relations, and modern intellectual history.
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Book Details
- Editor, Annotator & French Letters Translator: Chinmoy Guha
- Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
- Language: English
- Pages: 351
- ISBN: 9788126029228
- Cover: Hardcover
About the Book
The Tower and the Sea: Romain Rolland and Kalidas Nag – Correspondence (1922–1938) (English Version) is a remarkable collection of correspondence between the celebrated French Nobel laureate Romain Rolland and the eminent Indian historian, scholar, and cultural ambassador Kalidas Nag. Edited, annotated, and translated from the original French by Chinmoy Guha, this volume documents a rich intellectual exchange spanning sixteen years. The letters illuminate the deep friendship and mutual respect shared by the two thinkers while offering valuable insights into literature, philosophy, history, international humanism, cultural diplomacy, and the socio-political developments of the early twentieth century. Enhanced with scholarly annotations, the book provides historical context that enriches the reader's understanding of this significant cross-cultural dialogue. It is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, historians, and readers interested in literary correspondence, Indo-French cultural relations, and modern intellectual history.
