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Anthology: The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaeng

Editors (alphabetically listed):  Chris Baker  |  Pasuk Phongpaichit

Language:  English

Bibliographic comments: The tale was originally recited by storytellers and probably emerged around 1600, with no single

person acknowledged as the source, hence the 'anthology' publication type. The first printed edition appeared in Thai in 1872,

and the first English translation appeared in 2010.

The Tale of Khun Chang Khun Phaeng

Chris Baker, Pasuk Phongpaichit, eds.

1872

Library edition: 2015, 2nd edition, 1st printing

Silkworm Books

ISBN 978-616-215-084-5

Trade paperback

฿595

Notes:

  •  A love story set in Thailand against a background of war and ending in high tragedy. Contains elements of magic,

     the supernatural and horror.

  •  Abridged version, translated and edited by Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit. Preface is uncredited but probably

     by Chris Baker.

  •  Interior artwork by Muangsing Janchai.

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