Old Truths New Revelations

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ASEAN voices woven into evocative short stories.

This book could be a good read for anyone interested in discovering the rich tapestry of literature from Southeast Asia. Each story transports you to a different country within the ASEAN region, offering unique perspectives and cultural insights. These prizewinning tales captivate with their vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes, leaving readers with a renewed appreciation for the power of storytelling. So if you're ready to embark on a literary journey through the diverse landscapes of ASEAN, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Old Truths New Revelations

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ISBN: 9789812321824
Authors: K.K. Seet
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics: Literature, Race, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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A selection of 39 prize-winning stories from the 10 ASEAN countries are compiled in this volume. This book represents among the best of Southeast Asian writing. Whether it is a comical vignette, tragic tale, satire or folk fable, each story portrays the diversity of life in this part of the world. Yet from the colorful medley emerges a singularly ASEAN perspective on the challenges facing the region. This collection is a millennial tribute to the people of ASEAN as they seek to preserve their customs and traditions while embracing the forces of change in this age of transition and transformation.
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ASEAN voices woven into evocative short stories.

This book could be a good read for anyone interested in discovering the rich tapestry of literature from Southeast Asia. Each story transports you to a different country within the ASEAN region, offering unique perspectives and cultural insights. These prizewinning tales captivate with their vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes, leaving readers with a renewed appreciation for the power of storytelling. So if you're ready to embark on a literary journey through the diverse landscapes of ASEAN, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.