Recitation of 'He mor chitto'

What it is

This is an audio recording of Rabindranath Tagore reciting his Bengali poem 'He mor chitto', which he wrote himself, capturing his own spoken performance.

Why it matters

This recording is a rare direct trace of Tagore's voice and manner of reciting his own poetry, offering insight into how he intended his verse to be heard and felt, beyond what the written text alone can show.

Look closer

• What does his delivery add to your understanding of the poem's meaning?
• Why is a recording of an author's own voice considered a valuable primary source?
• What questions would you want to ask about how and why this recording was made?