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OverviewThis book adds a unique eastern perspective to the ever growing corpus of Shakespeare criticism. The ancient Sanskrit theory of Rasa – the aesthete’s emotional response to performing arts – is explicated in detail and applied to Shakespeare’s tragic masterpieces. Bharata, who wrote about Rasa in the Natyasastra, developed detailed guidelines for the communication of emotion from author to actor and then to the audience culminating in a sublime aesthetic experience. Though chronologically Bharata is as ancient as Aristotle, thematically, his ideas are as relevant today as Aristotle’s is and often echo those of the Greek master. This cross–cultural study on the communication of emotions in art establishes that emotions are universal and their communication follows similar patterns in all climes. The Rasa theory is today applied to modern media like film and has found a place among audience centric communication theories. This volume extends the East-West dialogue in aesthetic theory by identifying parallels and points of deviation and delights both aesthete and critic alike. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Swapna KoshyPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780367634421ISBN 10: 0367634422 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 30 May 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface The Universality of Indian Aesthetic Theories The Concept of Rasa Hamlet : Jugupsa Intensifying Karuṇa Othello : Uttamaprakṛti transformed by Śanka to Adhamaprakṛti King Lear : Redeemed From Raudra to Śānta Macbeth : Bhaya Unfolding Karuṇa Conclusion BibliographyReviewsAuthor InformationSwapna Koshy is an award winning professor and researcher who engages in communication research focusing on media, marketing and business communication. She also contributes to pedagogical studies and has developed innovative models for assessment. Dr. Koshy has degrees in English Language and Literature, Business Management and Strategic Marketing and graduated at the top of her class in all courses. She has received a Vice Chancellor’s citation for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning and awards for Teaching and Research Excellence, Assessment Design and Leadership. Her industry experience includes stints with film, radio and television. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |