The Burman (Classic Reprint): His Life and Notions: His Life and Notions (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Unearth Burmese stage life and rich cultural traditions through the pages of this classic study, and see how theater, ritual, and daily life intertwine.

The book surveys a vibrant world where puppet and live drama move crowds, where nights are filled with music, and where audiences stay seated from sunset until dawn. It blends description of performances with notes on audience behavior, backstage practices, and the social meanings of entertainment in Mandalay and surrounding regions. The text also touches on related customs, such as the ritual use of pickled tea at gatherings and the careful way performers, patrons, and hosts navigate tradition and novelty.

• How Burmese puppet and spoken drama are staged, timed, and received by diverse audiences.
• Ways performers imitate voices, adapt tunes, and keep a play lively across long runs.
• Social context for performance, including the role of hosts, guests, and ritual foods.
• Illustrative sketches of dramatic stories and the cultural backdrop that shapes them.

Ideal for readers curious about ethnography, Southeast Asian culture, and the lives of traditional performers.

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