{"product_id":"for-the-love-of-art-the-lost-history-of-women-in-kerala-theatre","title":"For The Love Of Art : The Lost History Of Women In Kerala Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the Love of Art\u003c\/strong\u003e by Sajitha Madathil, translated into English by Jayasree Kalathil, examines the overlooked history of women in Kerala's Malayalam theatre tradition. Part of the Chronicles Series, this work of cultural history and feminist nonfiction focuses on the women whose participation, creativity, and contributions helped shape the development of theatre in Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough historical research, records, personal narratives, and cultural analysis, the book brings attention to women whose roles have often received limited recognition in conventional accounts of Indian theatre. It considers their experiences within a performing-arts environment shaped by social restrictions and gender discrimination, while examining how their participation challenged established expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSajitha Madathil explores the lives, struggles, achievements, and artistic contributions of women connected with Malayalam theatre. The book considers the roles played by women performers, playwrights, directors, and other theatre practitioners in the development of Kerala's theatrical culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative places theatre within its wider social and cultural setting, examining the relationship between gender, artistic expression, and society. Women's involvement in performance is considered not only as a contribution to theatre but also in relation to questions of representation, recognition, and resistance to patriarchal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also documents a history in which women's artistic legacies have frequently been overlooked. By bringing these stories into focus, it contributes to a broader understanding of Kerala theatre and the changing position of women within the performing arts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe overlooked contributions of women to Malayalam theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStories of women performers, playwrights, directors, and theatre practitioners.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe social barriers and gender discrimination faced by women in theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe relationship between artistic expression, gender, culture, and society.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow women's participation challenged established patriarchal expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe politics of representation and recognition in the performing arts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical perspectives on Kerala's evolving theatrical tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Malayalam and Indian theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents and readers exploring Kerala's cultural history.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThose interested in women's history and gender studies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders of feminist nonfiction and cultural history.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in performing arts and Indian theatre history.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the Love of Art brings overlooked women's contributions into the history of Malayalam theatre, connecting individual artistic experiences with wider questions of gender, culture, representation, and recognition. Sajitha Madathil's research, presented in English translation by Jayasree Kalathil, offers readers a focused account of the women and social forces that shaped Kerala's theatrical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sajitha Madathil and Jayasree Kalathil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604191432979,"sku":"BY13.5746","price":470.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/for-the-love-of-art-the-lost-history-of-women-in-kerala-theatre","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}