Evam Indrajit
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1963
60
Play • Fiction
1963
Adult
18+ years
Evam Indrajit by Badal Sircar is an abstract, absurdist play centered on a writer grappling with existential crisis and monotony. Lacking a concrete plot or characterizations, the play explores the writer's struggle with inspiration, identity, and societal pressures, where characters like Indrajit oscillate between various personas while seeking meaning in their mechanical existence. Sensitive topics such as suicide contemplation are present.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Challenging
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Evam Indrajit by Badal Sircar explores the existential angst and disillusionment faced by the common man. Reviews praise its innovative narrative structure and profound thematic exploration. However, some readers find its abstract storytelling challenging to connect with. Overall, it is hailed as a thought-provoking work that reflects the struggles of contemporary society.
Readers who appreciate existential themes and socio-political commentary will enjoy Evam Indrajit by Badal Sircar. This play appeals to those who favor the works of Samuel Beckett, like Waiting for Godot, and Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Its exploration of urban alienation and futility will resonate with fans of absurdist drama.
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60
Play • Fiction
1963
Adult
18+ years
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