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"Burmesische Marionettenkunst: Entwicklung und soziale Funktion des Marionettentheaters unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der letzten zweihundert Jahre" by Axel Bruns

"Burmese Marionette Art: Development and Social Function of Marionette Theater with Special Consideration of the Last Two Hundred Years".

DISSERTATION

zur Erlangung der Würde des Doktors der Philosophie der Universität Hamburg

vorgelegt von

Axel Bruns

aus Wilhelmshaven

Hamburg 1999

The book explores the history and social role of Burmese marionette theater, focusing on the past two centuries. Burmese puppetry, known as Yoke thé, is a traditional art form with a rich history, once enjoying royal patronage and now experiencing a revival with official support and popularity as a tourist attraction.

Softcover. See photos for condition. In great condition. The first page has a seal imprint stating previous owner’s name.

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