Madoka Fukuoka, "Ramayana Theater in Contemporary Southeast Asia"
English | ISBN: 9814968099 | 2022 | 244 pages | PDF | 23 MB
English | ISBN: 9814968099 | 2022 | 244 pages | PDF | 23 MB
The ancient Indian epic poem Ramayana has been disseminated throughout large tracts of Southeast Asia since the 9th century. Versions of the epic poem have come to adopt and reflect the unique characteristics of the countries and regions where it has gained cultural currency. The epic has been a source of popular themes in both traditional and contemporary art forms, including literature, performing arts, fine arts, and films.
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