Singapore Noveller (1907)

By Johannes Vilhelm Jensen and Johannes V. Jensen

Book Overview

Singapore Noveller is a collection of short stories written by Danish author Johannes Vilhelm Jensen and published in 1907. The stories are set in Singapore, a bustling city-state in Southeast Asia, during the early 20th century. The book explores themes such as colonialism, cultural clashes, and the struggle for identity in a rapidly changing world. The characters in the stories come from different backgrounds, including European expatriates, Chinese immigrants, and Malay locals. Jensen's writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of Singapore. The book provides an insightful look into the complex social and political dynamics of Singapore during the colonial era. Overall, Singapore Noveller is a compelling read for anyone interested in Southeast Asian history and culture.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: 1164857312
• ISBN13: 9781164857310
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"