This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Rabindranath Tagore in America during his second visit from September 1916 to January 1917. These lectures were sponsored by the Pond Lyceum for the lecture tour that extended from coast to coast. The essays are a structured exposition of his thoughts on different subjects for example, in What is Art, Tagore refuses to define art but questions the reason for its existence. He argues in The World of Personality that the reality of the world belongs to the personality of man and not to reasoning. In Woman, Tagore talks about feminism and declares, woman cannot be pushed back for good in the mere region of the decorative.... Thoughtful and evocative, Personality offers a glimpse into the mind of the literary genius who pioneered the growth of modern Indian writing.