The Fire The Yearly Rite The Agreement

About the Book

The three plays here are replete with emotions. They engage the reader and audience deeply into the passionate conflicts of life. The reader can easily experience the heat and dust the characters create,and finally see the tranquil lucidity of thought arrived at the end.

About the Author

Dr. Vayala Vasudevan Pillai was born in South Kerala, India on 22nd April 1945. Dr. Pillai worked as lecturer of Engliish, Director of the School of Drama and as Director of the Centre for performing and Visual Arts under different universities in his home state. He has written, directed and staged plays on national and international forums. Dr. Pillai traveled extensively to learn, teach and research on theatre. Won recognition and awards by Akademies and other such cultural bodies. He has extensively researched on J.M. Synge and the Irish theatre and published a major work on the great Irish playwright. Married Valsala Eladath, now Chairperson of Dr. Valaya Trust, formed to perpetuate his memory and works. Dr. Pillai died August 29, 2011 while still active as theatre teacher and dramatist.