The People Elsewhere

Name: The People Elsewhere
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780734399847
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By Lucas Stewart

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The People Elsewhere by Lucas Stewart explores the intertwined lives of several characters navigating the complexities of contemporary existence. Set against the backdrop of shifting social landscapes, the plot delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the quest for human connection. Through rich storytelling, Stewart captures the intricate dance of interpersonal relationships, offering insights into the human condition.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by rich narratives that explore unique cultural landscapes and personal journeys. The story offers profound insights into human connection and identity, ideal for those who appreciate a blend of emotion, depth, and the discovery of new worlds through the lens of fiction.

Description

Over Red Ruby cigarettes, Sayar gave me a copy of an A to Z biography of Burmese-language writers he had edited, and my thoughts drifted to writers elsewhere ...

In a five-year journey all across Myanmar, Lucas Stewart travels from Yangon in the south to the northern limits of Kachin State in search of the literary luminaries of the country's recent past. He bonds with censored and jailed writers, poets, publishers, and booksellers, recording their stories of heritage and resilience.

In his conversations with students at an Aung San Suu Kyi rally or sharing stories with a Kayah farmer in his village house, the long-suppressed literatures and languages of minorities such as the Chin, Kachin, Shan, and others shine through.

The People Elsewhere is a vivid tableau of time and place, and an ode to the ethnic richness of Myanmar.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734399847

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 December 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 234

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About the Author

Lucas Stewart was born in England in 1980 and grew up in Qatar, Iraq and Brunei. He moved to Myanmar in 2011 and worked with writers, poets and publishers in the post-censorship era. His writing on Burmese and ethnic language literature has appeared in several international publications. He left Myanmar in 2016.