Are you struggling to understand Wole Soyinka’s complex play “The Road”? This Nigerian masterpiece combines traditional Yoruba mythology with modernist…
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Are you struggling to understand Plautus’ “Pot of Gold” (Aulularia)? This Roman comedy about a miser and his buried treasure…
Langston Hughes’ one-act play “Soul Gone Home” is a powerful and poignant examination of poverty, family relationships, and the harsh…
Mahesh Dattani’s Final solutions is a deep human examination of the myth of the “enemy” in contemporary India. With its…
Introduction Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children is one of the most influential works of modern theater. Written in…
Mahesh Dattani is a towering figure in the world of Indian theatre. Often hailed as one of the finest playwrights…
Introduction to “Yayati” by Girish Karnad Yayati by Girish Karnad is a testament to the enduring power of ancient myths…
Introduction to “Taledanda” by Girish Karnad “Taledanda by Girish Karnad is a powerful play and is a testament to his…
Introduction to “Nagamandala” and Girish Karnad Nagamandala by Girish Karnad is one of his most celebrated creations, a play that…
Girish Karnad’s passing on June 10, 2019, left an indelible void in the world of Indian literature and theater. A…