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The Shakespearean Linkages in Unnayi Warrier’s Nala Charitham
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The Shakespearean Linkages in Unnayi Warrier’s Nala Charitham

A Literary Analysis
By: Mohan GopinathEdited By: Sabina Zacharias

From £37.99

Unnayi Warrier’s ‘Nala Charitham’ is a popular Kathakali drama of romance, treachery, and banishment. Drawing from Hindu mythology, this book insightfully compares the story’s complex characters with Shakespeare’s plays, giving the captivating tale a new perspective.

Unnayi Warrier’s ‘Nala Charitham’ is easily the most popular Kathakali dance drama. With themes including romance, troubled royalty, treachery, banishment, desertion and punishment, the book…
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Unnayi Warrier’s ‘Nala Charitham’ is easily the most popular Kathakali dance drama. With themes including romance, troubled royalty, treachery, banishment, desertion and punishment, the book compares these – and the complex characters – with some of Shakespeare’s most intriguing plays. These deeply thoughtful comparisons – a first of their kind – are insightfully written. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology, the book not only narrates Nalan and his wife Damayanthi’s progress through life, but also serves as a window into the cultural and spiritual ethos of ancient India. The story of ‘Nala Charitham’ is a captivating one, with Shakespearean comparisons giving the story a new punch and perspective.

Dr Mohan Gopinath holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from St. Stephen’s College at Delhi University, India, and a doctoral degree from Osmania University, India. He worked at the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation as a senior level banker for almost 21 years in India, UK and Hong Kong and later as a researcher and consultant. His areas of interest are leadership, management of change, conflict resolution, banking and protection of the environment. He has written and published papers and case studies across a range of subjects, including banking, organizational behavior, human resources, finance, the environment, and performing arts.

Hardback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-1607-0
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-1607-2
  • Date of Publication: 2024-11-22

Paperback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-5655-2
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-5655-9
  • Date of Publication: 2025-08-19

Ebook

  • ISBN: 1-0364-1608-9
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-1608-9
  • Date of Publication: 2025-08-19
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