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A Dance of Moths

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Surreal odyssey through Singaporean existential angst.

"A Dance of Moths" is more than just a story; it captures a poignant struggle we all understand—searching for life's meaning amid the crush of societal expectations. As you follow Ong Kian Teck's pursuit through the glittering facade of success, you'll find yourself questioning what truly matters, just as the characters do. It’s a perfect reflective read for those who appreciate complex characters trying to navigate the often dissonant symphony of modern life.

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.
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A Dance of Moths

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ISBN: 9789810068660
Related Collections: Drama, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Philosophy, Asian Literature, Feminism

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The theme of the individual's sense of alienation and search for meaning in life is once again the main concern of acclaimed novelist and poet Goh Poh Seng. The chief protagonist Ong Kian Teck, a gifted, hard-working creative designer in an advertising firm, epitomizes the successful Singaporean. Yet as Kian Teck's daily life unfolds we see an intense but ineffectual man searching, Kafka-life, for something but not quite knowing what. In his blind quest Kian Teck experiments with drink, sex, the stock market, designer clothes, flashy cars, even drugs... all the trappings of materialistic, consumer-driven Singapore. The other protagonist, Chan Kok Leong, an accounts clerk, strives to free himself from the drudgery of his job and the pain of life with his family in their small, high rise flat in Toa Payoh. Common to both stories is the sense of isolation and lack of communication - between friends, between husband and wife, between parents and children, all locked in their separate worlds. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Surreal odyssey through Singaporean existential angst.

"A Dance of Moths" is more than just a story; it captures a poignant struggle we all understand—searching for life's meaning amid the crush of societal expectations. As you follow Ong Kian Teck's pursuit through the glittering facade of success, you'll find yourself questioning what truly matters, just as the characters do. It’s a perfect reflective read for those who appreciate complex characters trying to navigate the often dissonant symphony of modern life.

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.