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100 1 _aLeonowens, Anna Harriette,
_d1831-1915
245 1 4 _aThe Romance of the Harem
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-11-22
508 _aProduced by MWS, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Romance of the Harem" by Anna Harriette Leonowens is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a vivid portrayal of life in the Siamese royal harem, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the complex dynamics of power and gender within a fascinating cultural context. Drawing from her personal experiences and observations, Leonowens sheds light on the lives of the women who navigate their fates under the constraints of the royal court. At the start of the narrative, the foundation is laid with an introduction to Siam, referred to by its people as "Muang Thai," and its rich culture. The opening chapter elaborates on the country's history, its connections to Buddhism and its social structures, while also setting the stage for the personal stories that follow. The focus then shifts to specific characters within the harem, particularly a young girl named Tuptim, who experiences both the allure and the burdens of life in the palace. The chapter establishes a poignant tone, hinting at the trials and tribulations Tuptim will face within the harem's walls, as well as the overarching themes of love, loss, and the quest for freedom that drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aThailand -- History -- 1782-1945 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56028
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