Reinterpreting Myths, Folklores and History

In the postcolonial scenario, when an increasing number of literary artists are turning towards the rich heritage of native tradition to re-define their Indian identity, it is worthwhile examining how Girish Karnad, so very effortlessly in Indian drama, made sustained endeavours to pick up themes and techniques from Indian tradition and use them in an effective manner to interpret contemporary situation The book undertakes a comprehensive study of ten plays by Girish Karnad, namely, Yayati, Tughlaq, Hayavadana, Naga-Mandala, Tale-Danda, The Fire and the Rain, Bali: The Sacrifice, The Dreams of Tipu Sultan, Flowers and Broken Images. The presentation of the book has been arranged into six chapters.The book is of immense benefit to teachers,researchers,scholars and students of English Literature.

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Dr. Pratima Chaitanya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, MBP Postgraduate Government Degree College, Lucknow.She is a prolific writer and has published several articles in National and International Journals and Books. She also has an anthology of poems published. She is a D.Phil from the University of Allahabad,India.