A Marriage In Burmah: A Novel

By M. Chan-Toon

Book Overview

""A Marriage in Burmah"" is a novel written by Mabel Chan-Toon and published in 1905. The story is set in colonial Burma during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young British woman named Edith who falls in love with a Burmese man named Maung San Hla. Despite the cultural and societal differences between them, they decide to marry and face numerous challenges as they navigate their new life together. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, race, and colonialism, and provides a glimpse into the complex social dynamics of the time period. Through the eyes of the characters, the reader is transported to a world of exotic landscapes, colorful traditions, and conflicting values. ""A Marriage in Burmah"" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437460100
• ISBN13: 9781437460100
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"