The Theatrical Art of Kshemeeshwar and Ramchandra

Details:-
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House, Delhi
Author: Madhu Kumari
Language: English
Pages: 304
Cover: HARDCOVER
Dimension: 9x6 inch
Weight: 458 gm
Edition: 2024
ISBN: 9789359036960

About the Book:-

Drama has been an important part of Sanskrit literature. As compared to kaarya (recited poetry), drama is highly regarded as it provides pleasure through both audio, as well as the visual medium. It is the most beautiful among the kaavyas - 'Kaavyeshu Naatakam Ramyam'. Since it is designed for the public entertainment, it is read by the society and is useful for it too.

Theatrical Art of Kshemeeshwar and Ramchandra is like a beacon of light for the world of drama. Raja Harishchandra has given the inspiration to everybody in Bharat to walk on the path of truth. Mahatma Gandhi too decided to follow the path of truth, after being inspired by Raja Harishchandra. The first poet to give immortality to the character of Raja Harishchandra through his work Chandakaushika, is Kshemeeshwar himself, who existed in the ninth century CE. The Hindi work on Raja Harishchandra by Bharatendu Harishchandra is a copy of this Sanskrit work. Ramchandra, who also wrote Naatyadarpana, wrote the play Satyaharishchandra in the twelfth century. Barring a few, many esteemed Sanskrit scholars did not have an idea about the existence of these two books. Therefore, to study their theatrical art is quite useful.