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| ISBN | 81-7525-000-3 |
| Accession No. | 3302 |
| Title | The Ballad of Pemi Tshewang Tashi : A Wind Borne Feather |
| Author | Karma Ura |
| Year of Publishing | 1996 |
| Publisher | Karma Ura, Ministry of Planning, Bhutan |
| Price | Rs.3800 |
| Short Description | The Ballad of Pemi Tshewang Tashi is a virile translation into English of one of the most popular Bhutanese Lozey.In this heroic tale, the chamberlain of the title recites how he has been ordered to lead a detachment to attack a foe his master, although his own heart is not in the quarrel> He sets off with a premonition of disaster, but puts loyalty to his lord above personal presentiments.He reflects with wistfulness and persons he is leaving behind .After the battle, he is cornered and trapped by forces of his adversary at the formidable cliff at Thomandrak near Tongsa.As well as dwelling on notable features of the landscape of western and central Bhutan, the ballrd reminds the reader of the romance and hardship of travel in the past and also of the nature of virtues such as courage and obedience.Technically, the translator has demonstrated a masterful control of the metre and rhythm of this orally-transmitted tale. In his lucid introduction, he this particular lozey has fortunately ensured its survival over a hundred years.. |
| Table of Contents |
1. Introduction 2. Why must i go to War 3. The Eve of Departure 4. Wandgi to Ridha Chokhornyik 5. Chokhornyik to Chendebji 6. Chendenji to Ahomani 7. My Last Day 8. Glossary 9. Bibliography. |
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