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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Dear List Members;<BR>
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The Thao Hung Thao Cheuang epic (in several languages, Lao, Khmu, Tai Yuan...)<BR>
seems like it bears some similarities to Burmese-Mon semi-historical works.<BR>
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I'm trying to find more information about this epic (or better, family of epics),<BR>
but all I can find are summaries and discussions regarding the work's etymology.<BR>
The full-blown verse version of the work looks very difficult to read, indeed.<BR>
I have a few questions:<BR>
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1. Is there an accurate and detailed, easy to read prose version of<BR>
the Thao Hung Thao Cheuang epic in plain central Thai?<BR>
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2. Have there been any reviews of the Matichon, two volume version of the epic?<BR>
(I saw the two volumes at the Siam Society)<BR>
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3. I heard a rumour that there might be an English translation<BR>
of the epic in the near future.<BR>
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4. Since my research interests are<BR>
pre-modern indigenous political and military history,<BR>
does anyone know of any studies of the work in this area?<BR>
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Thanks,<BR>
Jon Fernquest,<BR>
Bangkok Post, Education<BR>
readbangkokpost.com<BR>
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