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This book presents Three Plays by Girish Karnad. The plays have been translated into English, capturing the magic of the original Kannada version. Summary of the Book Naga-Mandala A woman attracts the attention of a cobra in her failed attempt to feed a love potion to her wayward husband in this play which delves into the meaning of marriage and faithfulness. Hayavadana In this play, a man seeks to understand his inner self through the complicated relationships he shares with the people around him. Tughlaq This play tells the story of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, the idealist 19th century Sultan of Delhi. About Girish Karnad Girish Karnad is an Indian writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor and movie director known for his work in the Kannada language. He was presented the 1998 Jnanpith Award, the highest literary honour conferred in India. Karnad is known for his plays which incorporate history and mythology to study contemporary issues.