Staging Society

In an era marked by dynamic socio-political shifts, STAGING SOCIETY: Contemporary Trends in Indian English Drama offers a compelling exploration of how Indian English dramatists have engaged with, interrogated, and reimagined the evolving contours of Indian society. This critical volume delves into the diverse thematic and stylistic currents shaping contemporary Indian English drama, spotlighting its role as both a mirror and a mediator of cultural discourse. Through incisive analysis of key playwrights and performances, the book examines how issues of identity, marginality, gender, class, and globalization are staged in nuanced and innovative ways. It traces the transition from the page to the stage, interrogating how drama responds to the tensions between tradition and modernity, local and global, individual and collective. Ideal for scholars, students, and theatre enthusiasts, STAGING SOCIETY not only maps the intellectual terrain of modern Indian drama but also affirms its relevance as a vibrant, critical force in contemporary literature and performance. About the Authors Dr. Santosh Kumar is an Assistant Professor and Head, Department of English at Lalit Narain Tirhut Mahavidyalaya, Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He hails from Varanasi and holds a Bachelor's degree from Allahabad University, followed by a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in English from Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Kumar commenced his academic career as a Lecturer in English at Government Intermediate College, Anpara, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. With over fifteen years of teaching and research experiences, he has established himself as a committed scholar with a strong engagement in literary and cultural studies. He is the author of the Hindi novel Sapnon Ki Sarhaden and has published more than twenty research papers in national and international journals along with many book chapters to his credit.