The English Governess and the Siamese Court: The True Story Behind 'The King and I'
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (988 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812570626 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 308 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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A delightful portrait of an unlikely friendship between two headstrong personalities, it is also a revealing peak at two very different cultures.. First published in 1870, Leonowens' memoir is the true story of a proper English governess who is hired by the King of Siam to tutor his many children. Anna Leonownes' memoir of her six year as a governess in the Royal Palace of Bangkok was the inspiration for the beloved Broadway musical The king and I, as well as two award-winning films
About the Author Anna Harriette Leonowens (6 November 1831 – 19 January 1915) born Anna Harriet Emma Edwards, was an Anglo-Indian or Indian-born British travel writer, educator, and social activist. . Her experiences in Siam (Thailand) were fictionalised in Margaret Landon's 1944 best-selling novel Anna and the King of Siam, as well as films and television series based on the book, most notably Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1951 hit musical The King and I
Anna Harriette Leonowens (6 November 1831 – 19 January 1915) born Anna Harriet Emma Edwards, was an Anglo-Indian or Indian-born British travel writer, educator, and social activist. . Her experiences in Siam (Thailand) were fictionalised in Margaret Landon's 1944 best-selling novel Anna and the King of Siam, as well as films and television series based o
Two Stars Marcos Alegre Too slow. "Victorian Travelogue" according to Geoffrey A. Snyder. I've loved the musical and movie versions of this story since forever, so it was a no-brainer to finally read the book. As with many memoirs of travelers from this period, the story was less plot and more historical and cultural details of Siam than anything. The book's story is familiar to everyone and the style is full of Victorian British Exceptionalism and rife with unconscious bigotry - but that part is to be expected.If one appreciates the Victorian writing style, then this is a good example of and worth. Stephen D. Shenfield said Surviving despotism. Other reviews of this book have emphasized the author's racist and colonialist bias, and any reader will recognize the prejudice of the Victorian Christian against "pagans" and the contemptuous or at best amused condescension toward the "inferior races." But the reviewers are themselves biased in failing to see that this is not the only significant influence on Leonowens' viewpoint. She is also a woman with a sensitivity for emotional mood and a strong feeling of sisterly solidarity with other women, across "r