Collected Plays
- 250pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Mahesh Dattani Livres
Mahesh Dattani est un dramaturge indien célébré dont les œuvres explorent des thèmes sociaux et psychologiques complexes. Ses pièces examinent souvent les tensions entre tradition et modernité, révélant les conflits internes au sein de la société indienne. L'écriture de Dattani se caractérise par des dialogues percutants et des aperçus profonds de la psyché humaine. Premier dramaturge de langue anglaise à recevoir le Sahitya Akademi Award, sa contribution à la littérature est significative.
Dance Like a Man: : A Stage Play in Two
- 80pages
- 3 heures de lecture
Set against the backdrop of a dance festival, the narrative explores the complex dynamics between aging Bharatnatyam dancers Jairaj and Ratna as they seek a mridangam player for their daughter Lata's performance. Tensions rise during a pivotal meeting with Lata's potential fiancé, Viswas, revealing deep-rooted conflicts from Jairaj and Ratna's past. The story delves into themes of tradition versus modernity, parental expectations, and personal aspirations, offering a poignant examination of relationships and the struggles of balancing ambition with familial ties.
