Table of contents : Acknowledgements Note on Dutt’s Bengali Titles Spelt in English and Translation of Resource Material Used in This Book Introductory Note Contents About the Author 1 Life: Genesis of Dramaturgy 2 Politics: The Engagement of Ideological Convictions and Thematics 3 Characterization: An Exploration of Marxian Dialectics in Theatre 4 On Stage: Direction, Acting, and Stagecraft in Productions 5 Legacy: Which Utpal Dutt Lives On? Appendix List of First Performances of Utpal Dutt’s Plays Bibliography Index