Mythology and Folklore in Contemporary Indian English Drama with Special Reference to the Plays of Girish Karnad
Keywords:
Myths, Folklore, Plays, Drama, Legend, CivilizationAbstract
Myths and folktales have always been a part of human civilization Many contemporary Indian English playwrights have incorporated this technique into their works, introducing us to this genre. Girish Karnad, for example, was a playwright who used myths and folklore in his works. Karnad finds solace in Indian myths, legends, and folklore, and transforms them into vehicles for new ideas. His creative genius lies in assembling shards of historical and legendary experience into a powerful statement. The purpose of this paper is to look at the myths and folktales that he used in his plays, as well as the influences that shaped him into such a brilliant dramatist.
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