Sang Thong: A Dance-Drama from Thailand; a beloved treasure of Thailands classical theater is now available for the first time in English.Composed by King Rama II and his court poets early in the 19th century; this captivating dance-drama blends ribald humor; sharp observation; and graceful poetry. Its incidents are based on age-old Asian legends and on vigorous folk-traditions of the Thai countryside; where King Rama II had been raised as a commoner before his father ascended the throne. Into his retelling of the story Sang Thong; a child of godlike beauty whose strange birth in a conch shell caused him to be exiled from his kingdom; the dramatist king wove reflections on the mysterious workings of fate; legends of spirits and ogres; and episodes in which the machinations of courtiers and foibles of lovers play important parts. The world transformed by the beliefs and values of an ancient civilization.For the modern Thais; Sang Thong is a rich and pervasive cultural influence. For Western readers; this translation will provide valuable insights into a fascinating; hitherto unknown literary masterpiece. Sang Thong: A Dance Drama From Thailand will offer stimulating cultural data for years to come.
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