Tagore & France: Exploring Tagore’s French affinity, a lecture by Fabien Chartier, Professor at the University of Rennes, Expert on Tagore, followed by a conversation with Chinmoy Guha, Sahitya Akademi Award winner, Professor Emeritus, University of Calcutta.

Fabien Chartier is poised to deliver an erudite lecture delving into the intricate rapport between Tagore and France. It will unveil the rich cultural dialogue between Tagore and eminent French intellectuals and artists, Chartier aims to illuminate their rendezvous in the cosmopolitan spheres of Paris and the serene environs of Santiniketan.

Throughout the conference, a paramount emphasis shall be placed on Tagore’s enduring global resonance and his transcendent influence across temporal and geographical boundaries. Chartier will underscore the imperative of delving into Tagore’s multidimensional artistic oeuvre, spanning poetry, fiction, and visual art, while acknowledging the profound sociocultural, educational, and political undercurrents embedded within his creative corpus.

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