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Kathakali Dance-drama: When Gods and Demons Come to Play Book

This book is a comprehensive introduction to Kathakali stage conventions, make-up, music and acting. Training is also provided, making this an ideal volume for both ...Read More

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  • Product Description

    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.

  • 041519282X
  • 9780415192828
  • Phillip Zarrilli
  • 28 October 1999
  • Routledge
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 288
  • 1
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