Gupta, Tanika
Lions and Tigers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786821843
- author:
- Gupta, Tanika
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oberon Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13 centimetres (0.20 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Lions and Tigers is Tanika Gupta's most personal play yet, drawing on her own family history to tell the true story of her great uncle Dinesh Gupta. This powerful drama charts his emotional and political awakening as he takes a stand against the British Raj at just 19 years old.
Through Dinesh's journey, Tanika Gupta explores themes of identity, community, and resistance in the face of oppression. A deeply moving and thought-provoking play, Lions and Tigers sheds light on a pivotal moment in history and the human spirit that drove it.
This gripping drama is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the importance of preserving our collective past.