Volume : 4, Issue : 8, August - 2015

Mythology and Identity: A Study of Karnad�s Hayavadana

Shweta Tiwari

Abstract :

<p>In the post-Independent India the translation of drama from vernacular languages into English became a popular phenomenon. Girish Karnad, as a playwright has carved a niche for himself in the contemporary Indian stage. The plays of Karnad present a conflict between modernity and indigenous tradition against the backdrop of mythology and history. Along with the use of innovative dramatic techniques, Karnad&rsquo;s plays also offer a socio-psychological exploration of the characters.</p>