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Many Lives

คึกฤทธิ์ ปราโมช, Meredith Borthwick, Kukrit Pramoj

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Intertwined fates converge in Thai tempest tragedy.

"Many Lives" presents a masterful exploration of humanity through a tapestry of interconnecting lives, all culminating in a tragic ferry accident. As you delve into the backstories of each individual, you'll discover a rich portrayal of Thailand's society in the 1950s. This book could speak to you if you're drawn to narratives that weave personal histories with larger societal forces, ultimately painting a picture larger than the sum of its parts.

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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ISBN: 9789747100679
Publisher: Silkworm Books
Date of Publication: 1999-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 242 readers)

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That night, the rain poured and wind howled, raindrops crashing like solid objects onto the ground and water. A passenger boat from Ban Phaen to Bangkok, packed with people, pressed on through the current amidst the rising clamor of the rain and storm. The boat capsizes in the torrent, and washed up on the shore the next morning are the sodden bodies of the many passengers who lost their lives. Thus begins M. R. Kukrit Pramoj's classic novel set in the Thailand of the early 1950s and first published in 1954. The life of each passenger who perished is retraced from birth, revealing a complex web of experiences and emotions. M. R. Kukrit Pramoj (1911-1995) was a writer of renown, politician, prime minister, intellectual, journalist, and classical dancer. He wrote more than 20 books, including the historical novel Four Reigns.
 

Intertwined fates converge in Thai tempest tragedy.

"Many Lives" presents a masterful exploration of humanity through a tapestry of interconnecting lives, all culminating in a tragic ferry accident. As you delve into the backstories of each individual, you'll discover a rich portrayal of Thailand's society in the 1950s. This book could speak to you if you're drawn to narratives that weave personal histories with larger societal forces, ultimately painting a picture larger than the sum of its parts.

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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