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Mahesh Dattani

    Mahesh Dattani es un aclamado dramaturgo indio cuyas obras profundizan en complejos temas sociales y psicológicos. Sus obras a menudo exploran las tensiones entre la tradición y la modernidad, revelando los conflictos internos dentro de la sociedad india. La escritura de Dattani se caracteriza por diálogos agudos y profundas perspectivas sobre la psique humana. Como el primer dramaturgo en lengua inglesa en recibir el Sahitya Akademi Award, su contribución a la literatura es significativa.

    Dance Like a Man: : A Stage Play in Two
    Collected Plays
    • Dance Like a Man: : A Stage Play in Two

      • 80 páginas
      • 3 horas de lectura

      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.

      Dance Like a Man: : A Stage Play in Two