Anna and the King of Siam - Couverture rigide

Landon, Margaret

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0899667538 ISBN 13 : 9780899667539

Editeur : Buccaneer Books, 1976

Synopsis

Anna and the King of Siam Margaret Landon weaves, in glittering tapestry, a tale of comedy and tragedy, intrigue and mysticism, cruelty and gentle wisdom. Mixing mostly fact with fiction, she evokes with stunning detail a time when foreign lands were still foreign and traditions still ruled daily life. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Anna Leonowens, a proper Englishwoman, was an unlikley candidate to change the course of Siamese (Thai) history. A young widow and mother, her services were engaged in the 1860's by King Mongkut of Siam to help him communicate with foreign governments and be the tutor to his children and favored concubines. Stepping off the steamer from London, Anna found herself in an exotic land she could have only dreamed of lush landscape of mystic faiths and curious people, and king's palace bustling with royal pageantry, ancient custom, and harems. One of her pupils, the young prince Chulalongkorn, was particularly influenced by Leonowens and her Western ideals. He learned about Abraham Lincoln and the tenets of democracy from her, and years later he would become Siam's most progressive king. He guided the country's transformation from a feudal state to a modern society, abolshing slavery and making many other radical reforms.

Weaving meticulously researched facts with beautifully imagined scenes, Margret Landon recreates an unforgettable portrait of life in a forgotten extotic land. Written more than fifty years ago, and translated into dozens of languages, Anna and the King of Siam (the inspiration for the magical play and film The King and I)continues to delight and enchant readers around the world.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Margaret Landon first became interested in Anna Leonowens' story, when a friend recommended to her The English Governess at the Siamese Court which was published in 1870. Fascinated with the story and its potential, she contacted one of Anna's grandchildren, and in 1941 began to seriously research writing an updated (and vastly more entertaining) version of the book. Anna and the King is the product of her efforts.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Buccaneer Books
• Date d'édition: 1976
• ISBN 10: 0899667538
• ISBN 13: 9780899667539
• Reliure: Relié