It gives me immense pleasure to present this book, Appreciating Drama, designed in accordance with the S.Y.B.A. Major English syllabus (ENG MJ and ENG MJP) prescribed by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). This volume is a sincere and scholarly effort to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the study of drama, enabling students to engage with the subject in a comprehensive and meaningful manner.
Drama is an important form of literature that represents life through characters, dialogue, and performance. This book introduces students to the basic concepts of drama, its elements, and different types. It also includes practical activities that help students learn how drama is performed and experienced on stage. In this way, the book connects classroom learning with real-life application.
The authors Mr. Ashok V. More (Head of the Department of English), Dr. Pranjali P. Bharate (Assistant Professor, Department of English), and Mr. Anand S. Patekar (Assistant Professor, Department of English) have made sincere efforts to present the subject in an easy and systematic way. Their teaching experience is reflected in the simple explanations, relevant examples, and useful exercises provided in the book.