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Global Theatre Anthologies: Classical and Modern Plays from India

Global Theatre Anthologies: Classical and Modern Plays from India

Bhasa
Kalidasa
Tagore, Rabindranath

Hardcover

Series: Global Theatre Anthologies

Plays

ISBN10: 1350408441
ISBN13: 9781350408449
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: May 1 2025
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The power of theatrical performance is universal, but the style and concerns of theatre are specific to individual cultures.

India's dramatic literature demonstrates extraordinary range, depth, and sophistication. Thousands of years ago the theory and practice of how to make theatre was detailed in the Natyashastra. As a result, powerful plays were written; and, over time, a multiplicity of theatrical cultures have developed.

Examining recurring themes such as the misuse of authority, the oppressive caste practices, the expression and legitimacy of romantic love, societal gender expectations, and the search for meaning in seemingly empty or destructive human endeavours, this anthology threads together diverse cultures, drawing connections across space and time. Though each play is its own unique entity, exploring them together allows readers to consider what theatrical techniques and cultural concerns may be significant aspects of Indian drama.

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