Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Bengal during India's struggle for independence, The Home and the World explores the intricate dynamics between personal relationships and political ideals. Through the intertwined lives of Nikhil, a benevolent landowner; his spirited wife, Bimala; and the passionate revolutionary, Sandip, Tagore examines the clash between tradition and modernity, love and duty, and the individual versus the collective.
A poignant tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery, this timeless classic captures the complexities of human emotions and the turbulent socio-political landscape of its time, leaving readers with questions that resonate across generations.