{"product_id":"9789819559725","title":"Performance Studies \u0026 Cultural Discourse in South Asia: Unheard Oral Performance Narratives of India","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePerformance Studies \u0026amp; Cultural Discourse in South Asia: Unheard Oral Performance Narratives of India\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDhumal, Suraj Nandkumar; Banekar, Tushar Vinayak\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThis book provides a scholarly inquiry into Indian oral narratives, cultural practices, and traditional performances, offering essential insights on the intersection of rituals, storytelling, and performance art. It is organized into four sections, each offering a comprehensive exploration of a distinct thematic area. Section I, \u003cem\u003eDevotional Performance Narratives and Oral Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, presents an integrated view of oral storytelling, devotional performances, and societal beliefs. Section II, Divine Possession and Cultural Practices, delves into divine and spiritual possession within Indian folklore and rituals. Section III, \u003cem\u003eSacred Unions and Ritual Narratives\u003c\/em\u003e, focuses on rituals associated with marriage and motherhood. Finally, Section IV, \u003cem\u003eIndian Folklore and the Resonance of Resistance\u003c\/em\u003e, examines themes of resistance within folklore, including traditional forms such as grind-mill songs. This book offers a critical and comprehensive examination by scholars, academicians, and professionals in oral literature, with each chapter carefully constructed to bring together diverse perspectives. The book appeals to students, researchers, and individuals interested in folklore, cultural studies, and literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-02-17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789819559725\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-981-95-5973-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 163\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44809859203212,"sku":"9789819559725","price":143.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789819559725.jpg?v=1773313026","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9789819559725","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}