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Behind the Painting
By Siburapha
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Description
Behind the Painting is the story of a Thai student studying in Japan who becomes infatuated with an older Thai woman. The novel reflects postwar Thai society in the vanity of the aristocracy and the pragmatism of the new elite; in the social more of concealing one's true feelings; and in the restricted existence of unmarried women and the resulting pressure to marry, whatever the circumstance. Paralleling these Thai cultural themes are the universal themes of the fear of aging and the vagaries of love.
Siburapha (Kulap Saipradit, 1905-1974) has enjoyed a checkered reputation in the Thai literary world. A popular and accomplished writer of romantic novels in the late 1920s, his later work tackled themes of social injustice and inequality. Imprisoned from 1952 to 1957, Siburapha subsequently sought asylum in China, where he remained for the rest of his life.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
160
Release Date:
2000-08-01
Publication Date:
2000-08-01
Publisher:
University of Washington Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
9747551144
ISBN13:
9789747551143
Weight:
213 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
194 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
€19,99