Tagore was remarkably productive over his long life; his complete works fill 32 large volumes and include 60 collections of verse and more than 2000 songs, 2 of which have become the national anthems of India and of Bangladesh. His themes were as varied as his forms, including love, politics, humor, appreciation for the beauty of nature, and a profound sympathy for the perspectives of women, children, and the poor. This selection offers a representative overview of his work, including his best-known novel, The Home and the World, and his best-known play, Red Oleander, as well as many short stories, novellas, essays, poems, and songs.