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- Title
The Parsi Theatre: Its Origins and Development.
- Authors
Caranti, Erika
- Abstract
The article discusses the book "The Parsi Theatre: Its Origins and Development" by Somnath Gupt, translated and annotated by Kathryn Hansen. The book sheds light on the history of Parsi theatre, which has had a significant impact on South Asian culture and the development of Indian cinema. The book covers the origins of Parsi theatre in Bombay in 1853, its evolution into different touring companies, and its influence on Indian popular cinema. Hansen's translation enhances the original work by providing additional information and correcting discrepancies. The book includes chapters on the Bombay Theatre, the development of Parsi theatre, Parsi playwrights, actors, and other aspects of Parsi theatre. It concludes with an appendix on the beginnings of Hindi drama in Bombay and Maharashtra. Hansen's translation is based on extensive research and provides a comprehensive and informative analysis of Gupt's work.
- Subjects
MEMOIRS; AUTOBIOGRAPHY; THEATRICAL companies; HINDI films; INDIAN films; MYTHOLOGY; THEATRICAL scenery
- Publication
Kervan: International Journal of Afro-Asiatic Studies, 2024, Vol 28, Issue 1, p589
- ISSN
1825-263X
- Publication type
Article