Author: Dawn F. Rooney
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1315313952
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The Thiri Rama – or the Great Rama – was written for court performance and is the only known illustrated version of the Ramayana story in Myanmar. Based on palm-leaf manuscripts and scenes carved on over 300 sandstone plaques at a mid-nineteenth-century Buddhist pagoda west of Mandalay in Myanmar, this book presents an original translation of the Thiri Rama rendered in prose. The volume also includes essays on the history and tradition of the Ramayana in Myanmar as well as the cultural context in which the play was performed. It contains many helpful resources, incorporating a glossary and a list of characters and their corresponding personae in Valmiki’s Ramayana. With over 250 fascinating visuals and core text contributions by distinguished Burmese scholars, U Thaw Kaung, Tin Maung Kyi, and U Aung Thwin, this book will greatly interest scholars and researchers of South and Southeast Asian culture, literary forms, epics, art and art history, theatre and performance studies, religion, especially those concerned with Hinduism, as well as folklorists.
The Monkey Soldiers
Author: Jim Traylor
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781480283602
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
War does strange things to people. People do strange things to war. Some of it is funny, some of it not so much; all of it is bizarre. The Monkey Soldiers, a concoction of men, monkeys, and wartime mayhem. Lieutenant Thurgood has a way with monkeys in Vietnam. His sexy wife has a way with GI's on R&R from Vietnam. Lieutenant Thurgood can make monkeys act like soldiers. His wife can make soldiers act like monkeys. Congo Connie and Bonobo Bob make soldiers spend all their money watching them perform their porno act at the FTA Club, the biggest poontang palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The FTA Club is owned by Murphy and Lu Lee O'Shannahan, the drug running couple who flies tons of Opium out of the Golden Triangle. Preston Bridges entertains soldiers at the Club by playing Delta Blues and selling LSD tabs. Then there is Mr. Grady, the cute little Capuchin monkey who steals the neighbor's sex toys and does lewd things with kittens. Last, there is Cheyenne Livingston, the naïve school teacher, her adopted Thai daughter Amy, and Amy's mute twin brother who dresses in a Monk's robe and sleeps in a closet. There is monkey business a plenty when the three wise monkeys decide it's okay to see, hear and speak whatever they please.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781480283602
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
War does strange things to people. People do strange things to war. Some of it is funny, some of it not so much; all of it is bizarre. The Monkey Soldiers, a concoction of men, monkeys, and wartime mayhem. Lieutenant Thurgood has a way with monkeys in Vietnam. His sexy wife has a way with GI's on R&R from Vietnam. Lieutenant Thurgood can make monkeys act like soldiers. His wife can make soldiers act like monkeys. Congo Connie and Bonobo Bob make soldiers spend all their money watching them perform their porno act at the FTA Club, the biggest poontang palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The FTA Club is owned by Murphy and Lu Lee O'Shannahan, the drug running couple who flies tons of Opium out of the Golden Triangle. Preston Bridges entertains soldiers at the Club by playing Delta Blues and selling LSD tabs. Then there is Mr. Grady, the cute little Capuchin monkey who steals the neighbor's sex toys and does lewd things with kittens. Last, there is Cheyenne Livingston, the naïve school teacher, her adopted Thai daughter Amy, and Amy's mute twin brother who dresses in a Monk's robe and sleeps in a closet. There is monkey business a plenty when the three wise monkeys decide it's okay to see, hear and speak whatever they please.
The Thiri Rama
Author: Dawn F. Rooney
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1315313952
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The Thiri Rama – or the Great Rama – was written for court performance and is the only known illustrated version of the Ramayana story in Myanmar. Based on palm-leaf manuscripts and scenes carved on over 300 sandstone plaques at a mid-nineteenth-century Buddhist pagoda west of Mandalay in Myanmar, this book presents an original translation of the Thiri Rama rendered in prose. The volume also includes essays on the history and tradition of the Ramayana in Myanmar as well as the cultural context in which the play was performed. It contains many helpful resources, incorporating a glossary and a list of characters and their corresponding personae in Valmiki’s Ramayana. With over 250 fascinating visuals and core text contributions by distinguished Burmese scholars, U Thaw Kaung, Tin Maung Kyi, and U Aung Thwin, this book will greatly interest scholars and researchers of South and Southeast Asian culture, literary forms, epics, art and art history, theatre and performance studies, religion, especially those concerned with Hinduism, as well as folklorists.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1315313952
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
The Thiri Rama – or the Great Rama – was written for court performance and is the only known illustrated version of the Ramayana story in Myanmar. Based on palm-leaf manuscripts and scenes carved on over 300 sandstone plaques at a mid-nineteenth-century Buddhist pagoda west of Mandalay in Myanmar, this book presents an original translation of the Thiri Rama rendered in prose. The volume also includes essays on the history and tradition of the Ramayana in Myanmar as well as the cultural context in which the play was performed. It contains many helpful resources, incorporating a glossary and a list of characters and their corresponding personae in Valmiki’s Ramayana. With over 250 fascinating visuals and core text contributions by distinguished Burmese scholars, U Thaw Kaung, Tin Maung Kyi, and U Aung Thwin, this book will greatly interest scholars and researchers of South and Southeast Asian culture, literary forms, epics, art and art history, theatre and performance studies, religion, especially those concerned with Hinduism, as well as folklorists.
Tranimacies
Author: Eliza Steinbock
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000396827
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Tranimacies is a neologism that pushes and pulls together transness and animality so as to better germinate unruly, wily, perverse relationships between them, and their spawn. Through tranimacies the book aims at rethinking the linking of liberation struggles amongst former colonized peoples and lands, minoritized genders and sexualities, racially marked persons and non-human animals, and does so in a variety of geopolitical and temporal sites. This rich compendium includes original scholarship and dialogues as well as poetry, comix, bioart, and performance documentation. The composite term of tranimacies enmeshes several everyday and scholarly concepts: transgender, animal, animacy, intimacies. This edited volume’s bundle of theoretical and artistic works insists on the beating heart of embodied experiences and political pulses at the core of these concepts. The authors show that tranimacies are spread throughout what Mel Y. Chen describes as the "animacy hierarchies" that delimit zones of possibility and agency, confounding the vertical order with transversal movements. As an intervention into the burgeoning debates within and across trans, animal, critical race, and posthuman studies this publication seeks to destabilize the logic of "turns" in critical theory, and through sticky intimacies uncover how animality, race, and gender underscore the humanist production of meanings. By taking a decolonial approach (in the main, but not exclusively) the authors hope to shift debates in animal studies towards accounting for and delinking from colonial mentalities. Three poems interweave our selection of chapters, which together forge three lines of inquiry defined by a certain ethos: transhistories of the present, lessons from the bestiary, and #animatingephemera. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Angelaki.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000396827
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Tranimacies is a neologism that pushes and pulls together transness and animality so as to better germinate unruly, wily, perverse relationships between them, and their spawn. Through tranimacies the book aims at rethinking the linking of liberation struggles amongst former colonized peoples and lands, minoritized genders and sexualities, racially marked persons and non-human animals, and does so in a variety of geopolitical and temporal sites. This rich compendium includes original scholarship and dialogues as well as poetry, comix, bioart, and performance documentation. The composite term of tranimacies enmeshes several everyday and scholarly concepts: transgender, animal, animacy, intimacies. This edited volume’s bundle of theoretical and artistic works insists on the beating heart of embodied experiences and political pulses at the core of these concepts. The authors show that tranimacies are spread throughout what Mel Y. Chen describes as the "animacy hierarchies" that delimit zones of possibility and agency, confounding the vertical order with transversal movements. As an intervention into the burgeoning debates within and across trans, animal, critical race, and posthuman studies this publication seeks to destabilize the logic of "turns" in critical theory, and through sticky intimacies uncover how animality, race, and gender underscore the humanist production of meanings. By taking a decolonial approach (in the main, but not exclusively) the authors hope to shift debates in animal studies towards accounting for and delinking from colonial mentalities. Three poems interweave our selection of chapters, which together forge three lines of inquiry defined by a certain ethos: transhistories of the present, lessons from the bestiary, and #animatingephemera. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Angelaki.
The Tale of Major Monkey
Author: Arthur Scott Bailey
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
"The Tale of Major Monkey" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a delightful children's book that tells the charming story of Major Monkey, a clever and resourceful monkey who embarks on a series of adventures in the jungle. The tale begins with Major Monkey, who is not the biggest or strongest monkey in the jungle, but he is certainly the smartest. Major Monkey's intelligence and quick thinking set him apart from the other jungle animals, and he often finds himself in situations where his wit is put to the test. Throughout the story, Major Monkey encounters various challenges and adversaries, including cunning predators and mischievous jungle creatures. However, he uses his cleverness to outsmart them and navigate his way through the jungle safely. As Major Monkey's adventures unfold, readers are treated to a series of humorous and entertaining escapades. Major Monkey's resourcefulness and ability to think on his feet make him a lovable and admirable character. Arthur Scott Bailey's storytelling is filled with humor and wit, and his vivid descriptions bring the jungle and its inhabitants to life. The book's lighthearted tone and engaging narrative make it an enjoyable read for children and adults alike. "The Tale of Major Monkey" is a timeless tale that celebrates intelligence, resourcefulness, and the ability to overcome challenges through wit and ingenuity. It is a delightful addition to children's literature, offering readers a fun and entertaining journey into the world of a clever and charismatic monkey.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
"The Tale of Major Monkey" by Arthur Scott Bailey is a delightful children's book that tells the charming story of Major Monkey, a clever and resourceful monkey who embarks on a series of adventures in the jungle. The tale begins with Major Monkey, who is not the biggest or strongest monkey in the jungle, but he is certainly the smartest. Major Monkey's intelligence and quick thinking set him apart from the other jungle animals, and he often finds himself in situations where his wit is put to the test. Throughout the story, Major Monkey encounters various challenges and adversaries, including cunning predators and mischievous jungle creatures. However, he uses his cleverness to outsmart them and navigate his way through the jungle safely. As Major Monkey's adventures unfold, readers are treated to a series of humorous and entertaining escapades. Major Monkey's resourcefulness and ability to think on his feet make him a lovable and admirable character. Arthur Scott Bailey's storytelling is filled with humor and wit, and his vivid descriptions bring the jungle and its inhabitants to life. The book's lighthearted tone and engaging narrative make it an enjoyable read for children and adults alike. "The Tale of Major Monkey" is a timeless tale that celebrates intelligence, resourcefulness, and the ability to overcome challenges through wit and ingenuity. It is a delightful addition to children's literature, offering readers a fun and entertaining journey into the world of a clever and charismatic monkey.
Monkey King
Author: Wu Cheng'en
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593511743
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A collectible hardcover edition of one of the all-time great fantasy novels—which Neil Gaiman has said “is in the DNA of 1.5 billion people”—in an acclaimed one-volume translation, and featuring an illustrated foreword by the author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel that is the basis for the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu A Penguin Vitae Edition Before there was The Lord of the Rings, there was China’s Monkey King. The title character, also known as Sun Wukong, is a shape-shifting trickster on a kung-fu quest for eternal life, and is beloved by fans of the most popular anime of all time, Dragon Ball, and the world’s largest e-sport, the video game League of Legends. For raiding Heaven’s Orchard of Immortal Peaches, the Buddha pins him beneath a mountain and frees him only five hundred years later. To redeem himself, our irrepressible rogue hero has to protect the pious monk Tripitaka on his fourteen-year journey to India in search of precious Buddhist sutras. Accompanied by two other fallen immortals—Pigsy, a rice-loving pig able to fly with its ears, and Sandy, a depressive man-eating river-sand monster—Monkey King undergoes eighty-one trials, doing battle with all manner of dragons, ogres, wizards, and femmes fatales in this rollicking adventure that not only stands as the most popular of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature but also gave us one of the most memorable superheroes in world literature. Penguin Vitae—loosely translated as “Penguin of one’s life”—is a deluxe hardcover series from Penguin Classics celebrating a dynamic and diverse landscape of classic fiction and nonfiction from seventy-five years of classics publishing. Penguin Vitae provides readers with beautifully designed classics that have shaped the course of their lives, and welcomes new readers to discover these literary gifts of personal inspiration, intellectual engagement, and creative originality.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593511743
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A collectible hardcover edition of one of the all-time great fantasy novels—which Neil Gaiman has said “is in the DNA of 1.5 billion people”—in an acclaimed one-volume translation, and featuring an illustrated foreword by the author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel that is the basis for the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu A Penguin Vitae Edition Before there was The Lord of the Rings, there was China’s Monkey King. The title character, also known as Sun Wukong, is a shape-shifting trickster on a kung-fu quest for eternal life, and is beloved by fans of the most popular anime of all time, Dragon Ball, and the world’s largest e-sport, the video game League of Legends. For raiding Heaven’s Orchard of Immortal Peaches, the Buddha pins him beneath a mountain and frees him only five hundred years later. To redeem himself, our irrepressible rogue hero has to protect the pious monk Tripitaka on his fourteen-year journey to India in search of precious Buddhist sutras. Accompanied by two other fallen immortals—Pigsy, a rice-loving pig able to fly with its ears, and Sandy, a depressive man-eating river-sand monster—Monkey King undergoes eighty-one trials, doing battle with all manner of dragons, ogres, wizards, and femmes fatales in this rollicking adventure that not only stands as the most popular of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature but also gave us one of the most memorable superheroes in world literature. Penguin Vitae—loosely translated as “Penguin of one’s life”—is a deluxe hardcover series from Penguin Classics celebrating a dynamic and diverse landscape of classic fiction and nonfiction from seventy-five years of classics publishing. Penguin Vitae provides readers with beautifully designed classics that have shaped the course of their lives, and welcomes new readers to discover these literary gifts of personal inspiration, intellectual engagement, and creative originality.
Monkey King's Amazing Adventures
Author: Wu Cheng'en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462907776
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Discover the thrilling exploits of this unlikely hero in China's most famous traditional novel. This classic Chinese epic tells the story of the Monkey King, his incredible origin and downfall, and his epic quest to redeem himself with his trusted companions, as they face fantastic foes, demons, and monsters and during their travels to the Western paradise. The talented, wily Monkey King was used to getting what he wanted--unimaginable strength, eternal life, even a position in the Celestial Realm with the gods. But his mischief gets him into trouble, the Monkey King finds himself wanting to be good and strong enough to help the monk Xuanzang on his mission to bring Buddhist Scriptures--and enlightenment--to China. Readers will thrill to Timothy Richard's retelling of the Monkey King's exploits, whether in the Dragon King's underwater castle, the Halls of the Dead, or the palace of Buddha himself. Featuring a detailed introduction by scholar Daniel Kane, this edition of The Money King's Amazing Adventures is sure to delight readers of all ages.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462907776
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Discover the thrilling exploits of this unlikely hero in China's most famous traditional novel. This classic Chinese epic tells the story of the Monkey King, his incredible origin and downfall, and his epic quest to redeem himself with his trusted companions, as they face fantastic foes, demons, and monsters and during their travels to the Western paradise. The talented, wily Monkey King was used to getting what he wanted--unimaginable strength, eternal life, even a position in the Celestial Realm with the gods. But his mischief gets him into trouble, the Monkey King finds himself wanting to be good and strong enough to help the monk Xuanzang on his mission to bring Buddhist Scriptures--and enlightenment--to China. Readers will thrill to Timothy Richard's retelling of the Monkey King's exploits, whether in the Dragon King's underwater castle, the Halls of the Dead, or the palace of Buddha himself. Featuring a detailed introduction by scholar Daniel Kane, this edition of The Money King's Amazing Adventures is sure to delight readers of all ages.
LIFE
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
The Depths
Author: M. Burke
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532031548
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The Depths is a magical journey through the deep, dark waters of Mid Worlds ocean, the Tolkien Sea (the Eighth Sea). I truly hope everyone enjoys reading this mystical quest way deep down, beyond the kingdom of Mordainia, and through the watery caves of the abyss, as much as I enjoyed creating it. M. Burke
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532031548
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The Depths is a magical journey through the deep, dark waters of Mid Worlds ocean, the Tolkien Sea (the Eighth Sea). I truly hope everyone enjoys reading this mystical quest way deep down, beyond the kingdom of Mordainia, and through the watery caves of the abyss, as much as I enjoyed creating it. M. Burke
Selections from the Youth's Companion
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Readers (Elementary)
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Readers (Elementary)
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The Cambodian Version of the Ramayana
Author: Kuoch Haksrea
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113656683X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Published in the year 2004, The Cambodian Version of the Ramayana is a valuable contribution to the field of Asian Studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113656683X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
Published in the year 2004, The Cambodian Version of the Ramayana is a valuable contribution to the field of Asian Studies.