Ramnabami-natak The Story of Ram and Nabami

"Gunabhiram Barua's Ramnabami-Natak, written in 1857, revolves around the tragic story of a young widow, Nabami, and her lover, Ramchandra. The first modern Assamese play on a secular theme, it presents a bold redefinition of consensual marriage while strongly advocating widow remarriage." "Translated into English for the first time, Ramnabami-Natak mounts a severe critique on the moral guardians of society and makes references to certain social mores and beliefs in nineteenth-century Assam. The play's historical location enables it to provide insights into the colonial encounter, including the birth of the modern subject and the emergence of print culture."--BOOK JACKET.Barua, Gunabhiram is the author of 'Ramnabami-natak The Story of Ram and Nabami', published 2007 under ISBN 9780195685947 and ISBN 0195685946.