Mapping South Asia through Contemporary Theatre: Essays on by A. Sengupta

By A. Sengupta

whereas remapping the zone by way of reading enduring ancient and cultural connections, this examine discusses a number of traditions and practices of theatre and function in 5 South Asian international locations inside their particular political and socio-cultural contexts.

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