Nationalism Cuppa Classics

‘To India has been given her problem from the beginning of history— it is the race problem. … This fact has been and still continues to be the most important one in our history. It is our mission to face it and prove our humanity by dealing with it in the fullest truth.’ Nationalism offers Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless critique of the powerful force of nationalism, warning of its potential to divide rather than unite humanity. Written amid the upheaval of World War I, Tagore’s essays explore nationalism’s impact on India, Japan, and the West. With remarkable foresight, Tagore challenges the aggressive nationalism that fuels imperialism and suppresses individuality, advocating instead for a world defined by compassion, cooperation, and universal brotherhood. He poignantly argues that true progress lies not in rigid national identities but in shared human values that transcend borders. This edition brings Tagore’s wisdom to a contemporary audience grappling with the complexities of globalism, identity, and conflict. As relevant today as it was a century ago, Nationalism is a powerful call to remember the bonds of our shared humanity, and Tagore’s voice resonates as both a poet and a visionary, challenging us to imagine a world where love and understanding define the heart of every nation.