Name: Thimmanaik M S
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume-11, (Special Issue: March 2026)
Page Number: 340-344
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19676310

ABSTRACT:
Bengal literature has played a seminal role in shaping South Asian literary traditions, blending indigenous sensibilities with global aesthetics. Among its towering figures, Rabindranath Tagore stands unparalleled — a polymath whose contributions span poetry, prose, drama, and criticism. This paper presents a comprehensive analytical study of Bengal literature with a focused examination of Tagore‘s influence, thematic innovations, stylistic elements, and cultural impact. We investigate Tagore‘s role in redefining modern Indian literature, contextualize his works within Bengal‘s sociocultural evolution, compare his stylistic nuances with contemporary literary movements, and evaluate his legacy in contemporary literary scholarship. The study draws on literary texts, critical essays, and historical frameworks to delineate Tagore‘s enduring legacy.

Keywords: Bengal literature, Rabindranath Tagore, Bengali Renaissance, literary analysis, cultural studies, modern Indian literature.