Two Plays: Indian History Made Easy/ Life of Bagala

Indian History Made Easy Is Significant In Forging A Unique Relationship Between Form And Content. Using The Form Of Classroom Teaching--with Teachers Instructing Students--the Playwright Covers More Than Three Hundred Years Of British Rule Without Developing A 'story'. Life Of Bagala Revolves Around Bagala, And How, Through Supernatural Intervention, He Finds Himself And Ultimately Takes A Stand Against Injustice. Once He Has Gained Courage, Bagala Decides To Throw Away Magic And Act All By Himself. The Play Reminds Us That No Change Can Be Brought About By Magic; It Is Only Through Human Will And Action That Something Worthwhile Can Be Achieved. Indian History Made Easy Life Of Bagala. Badal Sircar ; Translated And With An Introduction By Subhendu Sarkar. Includes Bibliographical References. Translated From Bengali.