Exploring Absurdity, Alienation, And Class Struggles In Mahesh Elkunchwar's Dramas
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https://doi.org/10.48047/5p4k3s96Keywords:
Mahesh Elkunchwar, Marathi theatre, absurdist drama, alienation, class conflict, postcolonial literature, Indian theatre, existentialism, social realism, rural-urban divideAbstract
This research explores the dramatic oeuvre of Mahesh Elkunchwar, one of India's foremost playwrights and a significant voice in Marathi theatre. The study systematically analyzes the themes of absurdity, alienation, and class struggles that permeate Elkunchwar's work, positioning him as a vital chronicler of postcolonial Indian society.
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Bandyopadhyay, S. (1989). Contemporary Indian Theatre: Interviews with Playwrights and Directors. New Delhi: Sangeet Natak Akademi.
Dharwadker, A. (2005). Theatres of Independence: Drama, Theory, and Urban Performance in India since 1947. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press.
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