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Nagamandala: Play With A Cobra

Girish Karnad
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Nagamandala: Play With A Cobra

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1990

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Girish Karnad

Nagamandala: Play With A Cobra

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

46

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Fantasy
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

India • Contemporary

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Nagamandala: Play With A Cobra by Girish Karnad explores themes of love, fidelity, and societal roles through a narrative involving a neglected wife, Rani, a mystical cobra, and her indifferent husband, Appanna. Set in a traditional South Indian village, the play uses folklore and symbolism to examine personal transformation and the complexity of human relationships.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Contemplative

Emotional

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

634 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nagamandala: Play With A Cobra by Girish Karnad is celebrated for its innovative blend of folklore and theater. Critics praise its exploration of gender roles and societal norms, alongside its poetic dialogue and rich symbolism. Some find its narrative complex and challenging to grasp. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and imaginative work that engenders rich discussion.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nagamandala: Play With A Cobra?

Readers who enjoy Nagamandala: Play With A Cobra by Girish Karnad appreciate mythic storytelling and cultural folklore. Comparable to fans of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez or Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, they seek narratives that blend tradition with imaginative elements.

3.9

634 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

46

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Dramatic Literature

Fantasy
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

India • Contemporary

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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