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Dancing in Cambodia by Amitav Ghosh is a collection of five essays that explores the country’s rich culture and history, as well as its recent tragic past.
The title essay, “Dancing in Cambodia,” tells the story of a troupe of Cambodian dancers who visited Europe in 1906. Ghosh juxtaposes this account with the more recent history of the Khmer Rouge revolution, which devastated Cambodia and its culture.
Other essays in the collection explore topics such as the Angkor Wat temple complex, the life of a Cambodian monk, and the work of a Cambodian photographer who documented the Khmer Rouge regime.
Ghosh’s writing is elegant and insightful, and he brings a deep understanding of Cambodia and its people to his work. He is also a gifted storyteller, and his essays are both informative and moving.
Dancing in Cambodia is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand Cambodia and its culture. It is also a powerful and moving book about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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