Kathakali dance-drama : where gods and demons come to play / Phillip B. Zarrilli ; with translations by V.R. Prabodhachandran Nagar, M.P. Sankaran Namboodiri, and Phillip B. Zarrilli.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zarrilli, Phillip B., 1947-2020.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kathakali.

Kathakali plays.

Physical Description:

xvi, 260 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.

Summary:

Kathakali, the distinctive and colorful dance-drama of Kerala in southwest India, is brought to life for the first time in book form. During these performances heroes, heroines, gods, and demons tell their stories. One of the few books ever published on this genre the book explores kathakali's reception as it reaches new audiences both in India and the west, includes two case studies of controversial kathakali experiments, and explores the implications for kathakali on Keralan politics. The four plays included in this anthology, translated from actual performances into English, are: *"The Flower of Good Fortune" *"The Killing of Kirmmira" *"The Progeny of Krishna" *"King Rugmamgada's Law" Each play has an introduction and detailed commentary and is illustrated by stunning photographs taken during performances. A comprehensive introduction to kathakali stage conventions, make-up, music, acting, and training is also provided.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [212]-241) and index.

ISBN:

041513109X

041519282X

OCLC:

41090808