The English Governess At The Siamese Court

von Anna Leonowens

232 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The English Governess At The Siamese Court"" is a memoir written by Anna Leonowens, an Englishwoman who was hired as a governess by the King of Siam (now Thailand) in the mid-19th century. The book details her experiences living in the royal palace and teaching the king's children, as well as her interactions with the king and other members of the royal court. Leonowens also provides insight into Siamese culture and customs, and discusses her efforts to introduce Western ideas and education to the Siamese people. The book was controversial at the time of its publication, as some critics accused Leonowens of exaggerating or fabricating her experiences. However, it remains a fascinating and important historical document that sheds light on the complex relationships between Westerners and the people of Southeast Asia during the colonial era.Such was Chow Phya Sri Sury Wongse when I was first presented to him: a natural king among the dusky forms that surrounded him, the actual ruler of that semi- barbarous realm, and the prime contriver of its arbitrary policy. Black, but comely, robust, and vigorous, neck short and thick, nose large and nostrils wide, eyes inquisitive and penetrating, his was the massive brain proper to an intellect deliberate and systematic. Well found in the best idioms of his native tongue, he expressed strong, discriminative thoughts in words at once accurate and abundant. His only vanity was his English, with which he so interlarded his native speech, as often to impart the effect of levity to ideas that, in themselves, were grave, judicious, and impressive.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9781419160998
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC