Description
- ISBN-10: 0199487391
- ISBN-13: 978-0199487394
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 5 November 2018
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 22.1 x 4.32 x 14.99 cm
- Print length: 632 pages
Original price was: ₹2,195.00.₹2,019.40Current price is: ₹2,019.40.
Discover the dawn of modern Indian theatre with ‘A Poetics of Modernity C’ from The Bookish Owl. This essential volume delves into the vibrant urban theatre that flourished in colonial metropolises like Calcutta and Bombay from the mid-nineteenth century. Explore a unique collection of writings from influential playwrights, directors, and actors, offering diverse perspectives on theatrical modernity. Featuring texts in nine languages, many translated into English for the first time, this book unearths a rich, multilingual theatrical archive. Authored by Dharwadker, it provides historically precise definitions and foundational theories of Indian theatre’s modern era. Perfect for students, scholars, and theatre enthusiasts seeking a deep understanding of this pivotal period.
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