Critiquing the Select Plays of Girish Karnad with Special Reference to Myth and Mythological
Keywords:
Myths, Folklore, Plays, Drama, Legend, CivilizationAbstract
Human civilization has always included myths and folktales. Several current Indian English playwrights have used this strategy to introduce us to this genre. For instance, the dramatist Girish Karnad included mythology and folklore in his works. Indian myths, stories, and folklore provide consolation to Karnad, who adapts them to serve as platforms for fresh ideas. His artistic talent combines disparate pieces of legendary and historical experience to make a potent point. This essay will examine the myths and folktales he employed in his plays and the inspirations that helped him become a gifted playwright.
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