{"product_id":"four-plays-english","title":"FOUR PLAYS (ENGLISH)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e• Publisher: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSahitya Akademi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"89\"\u003e• Cover: Perfect Binding\u003cbr data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e• Author: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eH. S. Shivaprakash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e• ISBN: 9788194030096\u003cbr data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e• Release Date: 01 December 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eFour Plays by H. S. Shivaprakash presents an outstanding collection of dramatic works by one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary Kannada literature and theatre. This English edition published by Sahitya Akademi brings together four powerful plays that draw inspiration from Indian epics, folklore, tribal traditions, Dalit narratives, and classical literary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThe volume includes \u003cem data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eThe Legend of Manteswami\u003c\/em\u003e, a dramatic retelling of a popular Dalit epic in which miracles and spiritual power become instruments of resistance against oppression and injustice. Through the figure of Manteswami, the play challenges social hierarchy while defending the marginalized and vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eThe collection also features \u003cem data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eThe Madure Episode\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eMadhavi\u003c\/em\u003e, both inspired by the ancient Tamil epic \u003cem data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eSilappadikaram\u003c\/em\u003e. These plays reinterpret key moments from the classical narrative through the perspectives of women protagonists, offering emotionally rich explorations of love, sacrifice, dignity, and social conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eAnother remarkable inclusion is \u003cem data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eThe Bride\u003c\/em\u003e, a play influenced by the elemental structure of Japanese No theatre and based on a Toda tribal tale. The narrative transforms a tragic act into a profound reflection on compassion, redemption, and spiritual liberation through Buddhist philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66836921745712,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_9788194030096","price":220.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/41tya9fOpQL._SY466.jpg?v=1779342376","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/four-plays-english","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}