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Lost Men
Brings to life a turbulent period in the countrys history-the1920s and 30s, when the British and their influence on Indianculture was very strong
Portrays brilliantly the life and ideals of the famous stageactor Sisir Bhaduri who tried to counter this influence and struggled throughout his life and through his brilliant performances to bring realism and relevance to Indian theatre
Calcutta, 1924. In the vibrant world of Bengali theatre,Sisirkumar Bhaduri, a young man of talent and vision, is king. Abrilliant performer, he is loved and respected by his peers, adored by spectators and acknowledged as a master by Rabindranath Tagore himself. Yet, Sisirkumar remains passionately committed to a singular to steer his audience away from the raucous melodrama that has come to be called entertainment toward an evolved enjoyment of stage performance. This searing novel brings to life Sisirkumars relentless efforts to free the stage of Western influences and mediocrity; his frustration and disillusionment with apathetic patrons and obdurate audiences; his ruinous weakness for alcohol; and the impossible ideals that alienated him from his closest friends and the women in his life. This translation of Sunil Gangopadhyays spirited recreation of the tumultuous life of a remarkable man and a defining era in the history of Indian theatre is a tribute to the might and resilience of the creative spirit.
Portrays brilliantly the life and ideals of the famous stageactor Sisir Bhaduri who tried to counter this influence and struggled throughout his life and through his brilliant performances to bring realism and relevance to Indian theatre
Calcutta, 1924. In the vibrant world of Bengali theatre,Sisirkumar Bhaduri, a young man of talent and vision, is king. Abrilliant performer, he is loved and respected by his peers, adored by spectators and acknowledged as a master by Rabindranath Tagore himself. Yet, Sisirkumar remains passionately committed to a singular to steer his audience away from the raucous melodrama that has come to be called entertainment toward an evolved enjoyment of stage performance. This searing novel brings to life Sisirkumars relentless efforts to free the stage of Western influences and mediocrity; his frustration and disillusionment with apathetic patrons and obdurate audiences; his ruinous weakness for alcohol; and the impossible ideals that alienated him from his closest friends and the women in his life. This translation of Sunil Gangopadhyays spirited recreation of the tumultuous life of a remarkable man and a defining era in the history of Indian theatre is a tribute to the might and resilience of the creative spirit.
264 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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