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Yuan Phai, the defeat of Lanna : a fifteenth-century Thai epic poem / translated and edited by Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit.
Written after a battle fought in approximately 1475, this poem may be the oldest work of literature from Siam. It features the earliest and most detailed description of a Siamese army, the most elaborate eulogy of an early Thai monarch, and a fascinating discussion of the concept of loyalty. Scenes of personal treachery, heroism, combat, and looting after victory give an absorbing image of early Siam.
Record details
- ISBN: 9786162151255
- ISBN: 6162151255
- Physical Description: v, 111 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
- Publisher: Chiang Mai, Thailand : Silkworm Books, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "In 2001 the Royal Institute (of Thailand) produced an edition of the poem with many reinterpretations devised by a nineteen-member committee. This translation is based on the Royal Institute edition"--Page 9.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-111).
- Language Note:
- In English, translated from Thai.
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- Subject:
- Thailand > History > To 1782 > Poetry.
Epic poetry, Thai.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | PL 4206 .Y83 2017 | 288608 | Stacks | Available | - |