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Traditional theatres / H.S. Shiva Prakash.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Shivaprakash, H. S.
- Series:
- Incredible India
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Theater--India.
- Theater.
- India.
- Physical Description:
- 102 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- New Delhi : Wisdom Tree, 2007.
- Summary:
- Varied forms of living traditional theatres constitute the most important part of Indias living heritage. The present book is an attempt to present the most vibrant forms of traditional theatres from different parts and languages of India, past and present. There is special emphasis on the kinship of popular theatres with rituals and medieval Indian devotional movement. One of the forms it speaks about is being introduced for the first time in English. Written by a well-known contemporary playwright, this comprehensive book gives a fascinating account of one of the most colourful and living theatre traditions of the world.
- Notes:
- "By arrangement with Department of Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Government of India."
- ISBN:
- 8183280757
- 9788183280754
- OCLC:
- 85833550
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