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CULTURAL IDENTITY IN HINDI PLAYS
0Original price was: ₹1,495.00.₹1,420.25Current price is: ₹1,420.25.Explore the rich tapestry of cultural identity in Hindi plays from the 19th and 20th centuries with this pioneering study. This book delves into how influential playwrights imagined India and its identity, examining the intricate interplay of poetics, politics, culture, and gender. Discover the “narratives of the nation,” postcolonial contentions, and the politics of identity as revealed through diverse cultural discourses. Authored by “The Bookish Owl,” this essential work dissects the ongoing construction and narration of culture, gender, and national identity in Hindi drama. It’s a must-read for students and enthusiasts of Hindi literature, South Asian Studies, and Indian theatre, filling a significant gap in scholarly research on this fascinating subject.
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Divinizing in South Asian Traditions (Routledge Studies in Asian Religion and Philosophy)
0Original price was: ₹14,152.00.₹14,152.00Current price is: ₹14,152.00.Uncover the multifaceted process of divinizing within vibrant South Asian traditions. This essential scholarly work meticulously analyzes the methods, socio-cultural impacts, and diverse interpretations of the divine in India’s rich religious history. Essential for scholars of Asian religion, South Asian studies, religious history, and cultural anthropology, it offers profound insights into mythology, ritual practices, and the human connection to the divine, spanning centuries of Indian cultural production and discourse.
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Hinduism and Hindi Theater
0₹7,425.97Explore the profound connections between Hinduism and Hindi Theater in this essential study of Indian performing arts. Spanning 1880-1960, it analyzes how seminal Indian playwrights like Bharatendu Harishcandra and Jayshankar Prasad represented Hindu traditions through myth and discourse. Discover their approaches to religious issues, whether traditionalist or modernist. Crucial for scholars of Indian literature, cultural history, and theatre studies, this book illuminates the unique landscape of ‘Hindu-Hindi’ theatre and its cultural legacy.
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Imagining Indianness: Cultural Identity and Literature (Palgrave Studies in Literary Anthropology)
0Original price was: ₹7,139.16.₹7,139.16Current price is: ₹7,139.16.Dive deep into the evolving concept of “Indianness” with this critical study of cultural identity and South Asian literature. Explore how narratives construct national identity, re-interpret ancient symbols, and reflect the dynamic interplay between India’s past, present, and power structures. This insightful analysis offers essential perspectives for scholars, students of Indian literature, and anyone fascinated by the complexities of cultural self-definition in India. Understand the very essence of imagined Indian identity through compelling literary and cultural discourse.
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The Other in South Asian Religion, Literature and Film: Perspectives on Otherism and Otherness (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)
0Original price was: ₹14,640.00.₹14,640.00Current price is: ₹14,640.00.Uncover the profound narratives of “otherness” shaping South Asian religion, literature, and film. This critical study illuminates the dynamics of “otherism” and its impact on cultural identity and societal power structures across the subcontinent. Drawing on theories of nationalism, gender, and queer studies, it offers fresh insights into representations within Indian literature and cinema. A vital resource for students and scholars of South Asian studies, this book provides a deep dive into the religious and cultural implications of otherness, essential for understanding contemporary South Asia.
