... historical traditions of theatre, one is predominantly drawn to the influence of Western civilization on theatrical traditions. However, theatrical traditions around the world have had equal influence on modern theatrical theory and practice, including the rich tradition present in India. India and its theatre traditions have had an enormous effect on the study and practice of theatre. The diverse cultures of ... . Because it allowed such a huge spectrum of society, family, caste position and tradition, south Asian theatre finds its center on the Indian stage. In fact, even the oldest bo...

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... , essayist, reviewer, novelist, translator, social commentator, and writer of short stories. His ever-fertile writings, collected in more than fifteen books, have made his name a byword in literary theory, history, economics, linguistics, dramaturgy, rhetoric, and much else. He was one of the founders a half-century ago of what was then called the New Criticism in America. Kenneth Burke was widely known more ... ...

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