Yuan Phai , the Defeat of Lanna

Written after a battle fought in approximately 1475, this poem may be the oldest work of literature from Siam. It features the earliest and most detailed description of a Siamese army, the most elaborate eulogy of an early Thai monarch, and a fascinating discussion of the concept of loyalty. Scenes of personal treachery, heroism, combat, and looting after victory give an absorbing image of early Siam.

Year

2017

Language

English

Publisher

Silkworm Books

Editions

1

Pages

119

ISBN

9786162151255

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