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Degree

Master of Arts, Miami University, Theatre, 2005.

Abstract

This thesis is a translation thesis of a classical Thai play called Savitri. It was written by King Vajiravudh of Siam and it is based on a story in the Indian epic The Mahabharata. The play was translated from Thai to English, and it was adapted into a 13 minute version in a storytelling approach. Along with the translation and adaptation, this thesis also includes a chapter on translation theories which contains the translator’s issues in the translating process and the theories of translation. Since the tale of Savitri is originally from India, there is also a chapter on how the Indian culture, literature, and traditions, including the epic Mahabharata traveled to Thailand and how they affect Thai people and culture.

Subject Headings

Theater

Keywords

Translation; Adaptation

Advisor

Howard Blanning

Pages

132p.

Document number: miami1123094121
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1123094121

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