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Concise Dictionary of Indian Theatre

 
M L Varadpande (Author)
Synopsis Concise but comprehensive reference work on Indian drama.  Essentially it relates to classical theatre since its inception in the fourth century B.C. to the 16th-17th century A.D.  New dramatic forms started evolving in regional languages since 15th-16th century.  The dictionary contains references to major folk and traditional drama forms such as Ankia Nat, Yakshagana, Ramanattam, Krishnattam, Nautanki, Tamasha, Bhavai, Maanch, Raslila and Ramlila.  India is known as a 'Home of Puppet Theatre'.  The dictionary contains references to major shadow, string, rod, glove puppet theatre forms.  Drama and dance have a close association in India.  The dictionary contains history of classical dance and dance-drama forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Odissi, Manipuri and Satriya.  The dictionary is a veritable mine of information.
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About the author

M L Varadpande

Associated with universities, academic bodies, drama schools and institutions in various capacities M.L. Varadpande is known for his ingenious writing on Indian art, literature and culture. His books include: History of Indian Theatre Vol. I, II, III; Mahabharata in Performance; Krishna Theatre in India; Religion and Theatre; Ancient Indian & Indo-Greek Theatre; Invitation to Indian Theatre; Critique of Indian Theatre (Edited); Traditional Indian Theatre; Dictionary of Indian Theatre.

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Bibliographic information

Title Concise Dictionary of Indian Theatre
Format Hardcover
Date published: 06.10.2007
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
isbn 8170174406
length 346p., Bibliography; 30cm.