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Indian Cultural History
Women In Art
Historical Reflections
Traditional Entertainment
Patriarchy And Resilience
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Hardback
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Future In The Past: Essays And Reflections invites readers to explore 2,500 years of India's cultural history through the lives of women who shaped traditional entertainment—music, dance, and poetry—and shows how temple rituals and court culture influenced art and society. This collection is written for curious readers of cultural history, gender studies, and the arts, offering thoughtful, inspiring reflections that illuminate the past and its echoes in the present.
Structured as a cohesive volume of essays, The Future In The Past: Essays And Reflections weaves historical context with intimate portraits of women who were celebrated and at times marginalized. Each piece highlights different eras and figures—from Devadasis and Maharis to Tawaifs—revealing how talent, resilience, and artistry navigated social forces. The writing blends scholarly insight with accessible storytelling, making broad ideas feel vivid and inviting. The narrative guides readers across millennia of tradition, tracing how performance forms evolved and left a lasting imprint on art and society.
After finishing The Future In The Past: Essays And Reflections, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how women artists rewove India's cultural fabric, a sense of wonder at historical ingenuity, and a renewed appreciation for art's role in social change.
Product Details
Author
Romila Thapar
Publisher
Aleph Book Company
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
9789395853149
ISBN
9789395853149
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 849
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Romila Thapar Is An Indian Historian. She Graduated From Punjab University And Obtained A Doctorate Degree From The School Of Oriental And African Studies From The University Of London. Her Prime Area Of Study And Research Is Ancient Indian History. She Has Won Many Awards For The Contributions Made In The Field Of History. Romila Thapar Is Emeritus Professor Of History At The Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She Has Been General President Of The Indian History Congress. She Is A Fellow Of The British Academy And The American Philosophical Society And Holds An Honorary D.Lit. Each From Calcutta University, Oxford University, And The University Of Chicago. She Is An Honorary Fellow Ofady Margaret Hall, Oxford, St. Antony’S College, Oxford, And Soas,Ondon. In 2008 Professor Thapar Was Awarded The Prestigious Kluge Prize Of The Usibrary Of Congress, Which Honoursifetime Achievement In Studies Such As History That Are Not Covered By The Nobel Prize.