CONTENTS:-
Part 1: Ancient Drama as Hieropraxis:
1. Introduction.
2. The Date of the Natyasastra.
3. Indo-European Beliefs in Greek and Indian Drama.
4. Drama as Festive Ritual.
Part 2: Concepts and Techniques:
5. Basic Concepts of Aristoteland Bharata Muni: A Reassessment.
6. Theory of Imitation.
7. Medium of Imitation.
8. Comparison of Greek and Indian Theatrical Space.
9. The Visual Content.
10. The Aurel Content.
11. Dramatic Genres and Play Structures.
Part 3: Transformation and Emotional Arousal:
12. Transformation and Emotional Arousal.