176 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
176 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
176 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book adds a unique eastern perspective to the ever growing corpus of Shakespeare criticism. The ancient Sanskrit theory of Rasa – the aesthete’s emotional response to performing arts – is explicated in detail and applied to Shakespeare’s tragic masterpieces. Bharata, who wrote about Rasa in the Natyasastra, developed detailed guidelines for the communication of emotion from author to... Read more
Preface
- The Universality of Indian Aesthetic Theories
- The Concept of Rasa
- Hamlet : Jugupsa Intensifying Karuṇa
- Othello : Uttamaprakṛti transformed by śanka to Adhamaprakṛti
- King Lear : From Rage (Raudra) to Redemption (Śānta)
- Macbeth : Bhaya Unfolding Karuṇa
- Conclusion
Bibliography
Biography
Swapna Koshy is an award winning professor and researcher who engages in communication research focusing on media, marketing and business communication. She also contributes to pedagogical studies and has developed innovative models for assessment. Dr. Koshy has degrees in English Language and Literature, Business Management and Strategic Marketing and graduated at the top of her class in all courses. She has received a Vice Chancellor’s citation for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning and awards for Teaching and Research Excellence, Assessment Design and Leadership. Her industry experience includes stints with film, radio and television.
