Encyclopaedia Of Indian Theatre Vol- 6: Folk Theatre

This is an exhaustive and all encompassing work covering asit does the whole ground connected with folk dramatic art incorporatingpan-Indian traditions, region-based and even local styles. A treasure house ofinformation, covering entries on all aspects of folk theatre, be it folkartists, institutions or forms. Folk theatrical tradition of each state istreated in an unbiased manner. Apart from prominent genres like Ankiya Nat,Bhavai, Jatra, Nautanki, Ramlila, Rasalila, Tamasha, Yakshagana etc.,innumerable lesser known (extant and extinct traditions) have been painstakinglydocumented in this compendium for the first time, further enlightening how theseamazing and vibrant folk styles have been recast in a contemporary mould by thecontemporary theatre directors. Highly recommended for the libraries, schools,academies, research institutions interested in Indian drama, literature andabove all, addressed to folklorists, art historians and connoisseurs. ...