{"product_id":"poh-deng-a-romance-of-paul-louis-rivire-9781934431306","title":"Poh-Deng - A Romance of Old Siam","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tropical kingdom of early-20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century Siam is the lush setting of this poignant Asian love story. While working in Bangkok from 1909 to 1911, French jurist, soldier, and author Paul-Louis Rivi?re fell in love with the exotic land and its people. His personal experiences inspired him to craft a tale about a young boy, Poh Deng, growing up near the lovely M? Ping, as a tender romance blossoms between them. As their futures unfold, fate intervenes: M? Ping is chosen to become a dancer in the Royal Court Ballet, while Poh Deng joins the ranks of Buddhist monks. Their destinies seem to diverge...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a century ago, Rivi?re was a contemporary eye-witness to a land, people, and era that have long since disappeared. Or have they? His wonderfully nuanced prose introduces readers into nearly every aspect of the modern culture of Thailand. A keen observer, Rivi?re infused his tale with Thai passions, attitudes, customs, and even the language. \u003cem\u003ePoh-Deng\u003c\/em\u003e truly gives readers an intimate glimpse into the Thai soul, and what it means to be Thai. Equally amazing is that - despite the passage of time - his observations still serve readers as accurate, relevant, and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern edition faithfully reproduces the rare 1913 original color edition, illustrated by the renowned French artist, Joseph de la N?zi?re, and originally limited to only 350 copies. In the words of editor Kent Davis, \"\u003cem\u003ePoh Deng\u003c\/em\u003e is the most beautifully illustrated book about Siam that has ever been published.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis modern edition in a larger format showcases de la N?zi?re's exquisite illustrations in stunning detail. The volume is further enriched by a contemporary foreword by University of Nantes Professor Henri Copin, and appendices with editor's notes, the author's 1911 first-person account of the Coronation of King Rama VI, comprehensive biographical profiles of the author and artist, and a Thai-English glossary of unique terms and places found in the text..\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis meticulously crafted edition, with its wealth of illustrations and supplementary materials, offers readers a window into an enchanting world of forbidden love, Asian cultural traditions, and timeless conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul-Louis Rivi?re\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1934431303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781934431306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DatASIA, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.59d","brand":"Paul-Louis Rivi?re","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46451231588607,"sku":"9781934431306","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_43ab398a-7740-45d4-a27f-3b995f6b0a0e.jpg?v=1735876855","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/poh-deng-a-romance-of-paul-louis-rivire-9781934431306","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}