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Explore the seventh part of the NPTEL-NOC IITM lecture series on R. K. Narayan's novel, examining the connection between the ancient Indian treatise Natya Shastra and the narrative. Delve into the performative aspects of identity within the story and understand how the Natya Shastra's theory of Rasas (emotional essences) influences the text's interpretation. This 27-minute lecture provides critical insights into the cultural and theatrical dimensions that enrich the reading of this classic Indian novel.
