Kavyanjali (poetry collection)

Kavyanjali is a collection of poems by Rabindranath Tagore, originally written in Bengali and later translated by Tagore himself into English. The English version was published in 1912 and is also known as Song Offerings.

Kavyanjali is considered a seminal work in Tagore's oeuvre and played a significant role in his being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. The poems within Kavyanjali explore themes of spirituality, nature, love, death, and the relationship between humanity and the divine. The poems are characterized by their lyrical quality, philosophical depth, and devotional tone.

While the original Bengali collection may include poems not found in the English Song Offerings, the English version is the one most widely recognized internationally and associated with the title Kavyanjali. The English translation maintains the essence of Tagore's poetic vision but is often seen as a separate artistic work in its own right due to the inherent challenges and transformations involved in translating poetry.

Kavyanjali remains a significant work in world literature and continues to be studied and appreciated for its beauty, wisdom, and spiritual insights.