Illusions Of Life: Burmese Marionettes
Author:   Ma Thanegi
Publisher:   Orchid Press Publishing Limited
ISBN:  

9789748299617


Pages:   108
Publication Date:   11 February 2002
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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More than entertainment, Burmese marionettes were used as a means of educating the audience in literature, history, religion, customs and current affairs. This is a portrayal of this rich tradition which is now on the brink of extinction. Never merely an entertainment, puppetry in Burma has traditionally been an art held in high esteem by all classes. Burmese marionettes reported current events, educated the people in literature, history, and religion, and even enjoyed the rare privilege of speaking for kings. Here, the Burmese marionette theater is described in detail, and the

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Author:   Ma Thanegi
Publisher:   Orchid Press Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Orchid Press Publishing Limited
Dimensions:   Width: 19.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.20cm
Weight:   0.486kg
ISBN:  

9789748299617


ISBN 10:   9748299619
Pages:   108
Publication Date:   11 February 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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