Broschiertes Buch

The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaen

Siam's Great Folk Epic of Love and War 2-Volume Set

Illustrator: Janchai, Muangsing / Übersetzer: Baker, Chris; Phongpaichit, Pasuk

Beschreibung

The two-volume slipcased set includes the first English translation of the Thai epic poem, written in lively prose, completely annotated, with over 400 original line drawings and an afterword explaining the work's historical background, social context, and poetic style. The companion volume contains alternative chapters and extensions, Prince Damrong's prefaces, and reference lists of Thai terms.

Autor

Chris Baker formerly taught Asian history at Cambridge University and has lived in Thailand for over thirty years. Pasuk Phongpaichit is professor of economics at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. Together they have written several books including Thailand: Economy and Politics, A History of Thailand, and Thaksin. The illustrator, Muangsing Janchai, is trained in Thai painting and has executed mural paintings in several temples. He is a native of Suphanburi, Thailand.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Washington Press
• Seitenzahl: 984
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 145mm x 71mm
• Gewicht: 1520g
• ISBN-13: 9786162150456
• ISBN-10: 6162150453
• Artikelnr.: 36911560