Rasa: Performing the Divine in India
This volume is a gem that deserves wide distribution. It is destined to become a classic contribution to the literature on Hinduism and Indian civilization.(Choice)It thoughtfully explores an aesthetic of great depth and elegance.(Dance Magazine)This book is clear and accessible for the introductory reader.(Mythili KumarAsian Theatre Journal1900-01-00)As a writer on dance, Schwartz really shines.(Martha Ann Selby, University of Texas at AustinJournal of Asian Studies1900-01-00)[Rasa] should prove a valuable classroom tool as well as a necessary addition to college libraries.(Constantina Rhodes BaillyHindu Studies)Recommended to all those needing a sympathetic and intelligent introduction to the Indian performance arts and their appreciation.(Edwin GerowJournal of the American Oriental Society)