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"The viewpoints of literary critics on these themes range from the
strongly nationalist opinions of Kim Sam Or, a former official at the
periodical Samaki, to the Western-influenced theories of Vandy Ka-onn that
attempt to trace the source of Cambodia’s sociological problems prior to the
Khmer Rouge takeover of Phnom Penh in 1975. "

Not explaining these viewpoints is such a missed opportunity

finished the fun part, the story, now it's just the analysis next ><

"On the one hand, it is a religious epic. At the same time, the story is meant to entertain and teach." p. 20

can't you say the same about a lot of classical texts? Like looking at ancient Greek/Roman stories?

finished the story! what the hell is going on lmao.

This is so k-pop series, Love Letter. A monk falling in love with a lady.

Hey lady, you, lady~ ♪♫♪

I'd have to cheat, I need to read the poems first before going deeper into the Khmer literature~

Because I am so curious to "The Temple of A Thousand Faces" - and this is a LOVE STORY HEEEE <3