Emotions of Shakespeares Tragedies : An Application of Bharatmunis Rasa Bhava Theory and Aristotles Theory of Katharsis on Hamlet and Othello

Contents: Foreword. Introduction. 1. Concept of emotion. 2. Indian concept of emotion based on the Rasa-Bhava theory of Bharatamuni. 3. Emotions of Hamlet--application of the Western concept based on Aristotle's poetics. 4. Emotions of Hamlet--applications of the Indian concept based on Rasa-Bhava theory of Bharatamuni. 5. Emotions of Othello-application of the Western concept based on Aristitle's poetics. 6. Emotions of Othello--application of the Indian concept based on Rasa Bhava theory of Bharatamuni. 7. Conclusion. Bibliography. "Despite arousal of emotions being the primary concern of an artist in a work of art the world of English literature still lacks a systematic discovery and study of it. The great saint of Indian tradition, Bharatamuni, in his classic, Natyasastra (chater VI and VII) has propounded the Rasa-Bhava theory which describes in detail all the emotions which are inborn in man and emotions which can be aroused in man. This book attempts to uncover to the western world the systematic record of emotions as discovered by Bharatamuni and which are as relevant and acceptable even today. An application of the Rasa-Bhava theory on any branch of literature would enable one to analyze with perfection the display of emotions in it. We are sure that this book will not only help the readers understand the function of emotions impeccably but will also encourage further the study and research in this area." (jacket).…