Re-visiting and Re-staging
This volume offers a novel approach to the world of adaptations through an intense cross-cultural study. The concept of ‘adaptation’ is extensively discussed here, exploring its meaning and relevance, as well as the various forms it takes.
The book investigates what happens when three 20th century European plays, considered as landmark works of the age, are adapted to the Indian context in three different languages; discussing the dynamics and the results of this. It takes us into the minds of the creators – playwrights, adapters, directors, actors, and producers, and ‘others’. The interviews with directors who suffused the western plays with Indian flavor and served them to the local audience also provide valuable insights about theatrical, cultural, and ideological concerns.
It also represents an interesting collection of examples and analogies hand-picked from the wide space of literature, theatre, and cinema. It offers a comprehensive base for a thorough understanding of adaptations and the allied multi-disciplinary issues.
Anupam Vatsyayan received her doctorate in English Literature from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, in 2011. Her experience with Chandigarh Sahitya Academy and Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy also gave her a lucid understanding of art and literature. A fervent researcher of theatre, poetry and film studies, Vatsyayan has a number of publications to her credit, ranging from comparative studies to cross-disciplinary approaches. In addition to teaching, editing, and writing, she takes pleasure in painting and her solo works have been exhibited in various art workshops and competitions. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in English.
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