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Paris: Ecoles Francaise d'Extreme-Orient, 1977. Original Wraps. As New 1st. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 212 pp. 6 plates out-of-text. Largely French with MS and lexicon in Thai.
The White Nightjar: a Lao Tale: English Translation of a Lao Classical Poem by Anatole-Roger Peltier - 2000
by Anatole-Roger Peltier
The White Nightjar: a Lao Tale: English Translation of a Lao Classical Poem
by Anatole-Roger Peltier
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- first
Vientiane, Lao PDR: Institute of Research on Culture, Ministry of Information and Culture, 2000. First Edition
(stated). Very Good. Spine is square and tight. Interior is pristine. Seems unread. Pictorial cover shows minor foxing and original price sticker from Laos. Eight full color illustrations. 8vo, 80 pages. Suitable for gifting.
"The White Nightjar," a classic Lao narrative poem, tells a beautiful story of the old days. It relates the adventures a hero born in the form of a bird who will shed his animal form when he finds love. The narrative is filled with marvels and feelings. Extensive introduction by the translator.
"The White Nightjar," a classic Lao narrative poem, tells a beautiful story of the old days. It relates the adventures a hero born in the form of a bird who will shed his animal form when he finds love. The narrative is filled with marvels and feelings. Extensive introduction by the translator.
- Bookseller Books of the World (US)
- Illustrator Udomchart Saengkae
- Format/Binding Paperback
- Book Condition Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available 1
- Edition First Edition
- Binding Paperback
- ISBN 10 9748667464
- ISBN 13 9789748667461
- Publisher Institute of Research on Culture, Ministry of Information and Culture, Lao PDR
- Place of Publication Vientiane, Lao PDR
- Date Published 2000
- Keywords Lao, Laos, folktale
- Size 8vo