{"title":"Ananda Lal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnanda Lal\u003c\/strong\u003e offers thought-provoking works that delve into the realms of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, weaving rich narratives that challenge and inspire. Readers can expect a blend of insightful commentary and creative exploration, capturing the vibrant intersections of tradition and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eBarricade\u003c\/em\u003e, Lal’s writing reflects a deep engagement with cultural identity and artistic expression, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of society through a nuanced literary lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barricade-by-utpal-dutt-9781803090511","title":"Barricade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA political play staging the Nazi takeover of Germany with an eye on India.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Utpal Dutt is acknowledged as a trailblazer of post-Independence Indian theatre, English readers have not had access to the range and wealth of his drama. \u003cem\u003eBarricade\u003c\/em\u003e is a political play that stages the Nazi takeover of Germany in 1933 with an eye on India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the surge to power of far-right parties and fundamentalist fanaticism across the world means that the co-option of democracy and civil society that led to Nazi fascism can happen again—or indeed has already happened—granting \u003cem\u003eBarricade\u003c\/em\u003e its immediate urgency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an introduction analysing its historical context, this translation of \u003cem\u003eBarricade\u003c\/em\u003e is also a very rare product in dramatic literature, collating both the printed original as well as a documented performance of the production directed by Dutt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455528321260,"sku":"9781803090511","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71Nnc1aLtRL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774778646"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ananda-lal.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}