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Gender, Culture, and Performance

Gender, Culture, and Performance

Meera Kosambi

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2014
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Estudios étnicos
ISBN:
9781138822399

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This book captures the social and cultural history of Maharashtra from the 1840s to Independence. Tracing the emergence and the developmental stages of Marathi theatre and cinema, the volume unravels how public entertainment formed an integral part of culture, while also discussing defining moments in theatre, major playwrights, actors, the young film industry as well as gender politics in the realm of the stage and silver screen.

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