Prasanga Bangla Natak (Bengali Version)
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- Author: Tapan Mondal
- Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
- Language: Bengali
- ISBN: 9789382012320
About the Book
Prasanga Bangla Natak (Bengali Version) is a thoughtful collection of critical essays that explores the evolution of Bengali drama in the context of the social, political, and cultural transformations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Through original analysis and scholarly insight, Tapan Mondal examines how Bengali theatre has responded to changing social realities and contributed to broader intellectual and cultural movements.
The book highlights the relationship between social reform movements and the development of Bengali drama, demonstrating how playwrights used theatre as a medium to address contemporary issues and reflect public concerns. Several significant plays by prominent dramatists are discussed from fresh perspectives, with particular attention given to the social problems and ideological questions embedded within their narratives.
In addition to literary analysis, the volume introduces readers to important theatrical personalities from Bangladesh in the post-Partition era and explores their contributions to modern theatre. The book also includes discussions and conversations with notable theatre practitioners of twenty-first-century West Bengal, offering valuable insights into their artistic philosophies, creative processes, and visions for contemporary drama.
Combining literary criticism, theatre history, and cultural commentary, Prasanga Natak provides a comprehensive understanding of Bengali dramatic traditions and their continuing relevance. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, theatre enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history and development of Bengali theatre.
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Book Details
- Author: Tapan Mondal
- Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
- Language: Bengali
- ISBN: 9789382012320
About the Book
Prasanga Bangla Natak (Bengali Version) is a thoughtful collection of critical essays that explores the evolution of Bengali drama in the context of the social, political, and cultural transformations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Through original analysis and scholarly insight, Tapan Mondal examines how Bengali theatre has responded to changing social realities and contributed to broader intellectual and cultural movements.
The book highlights the relationship between social reform movements and the development of Bengali drama, demonstrating how playwrights used theatre as a medium to address contemporary issues and reflect public concerns. Several significant plays by prominent dramatists are discussed from fresh perspectives, with particular attention given to the social problems and ideological questions embedded within their narratives.
In addition to literary analysis, the volume introduces readers to important theatrical personalities from Bangladesh in the post-Partition era and explores their contributions to modern theatre. The book also includes discussions and conversations with notable theatre practitioners of twenty-first-century West Bengal, offering valuable insights into their artistic philosophies, creative processes, and visions for contemporary drama.
Combining literary criticism, theatre history, and cultural commentary, Prasanga Natak provides a comprehensive understanding of Bengali dramatic traditions and their continuing relevance. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, theatre enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history and development of Bengali theatre.
