The Great Po Sein, a Chronicle of the Burmese Theater, Kenneth Sein and Joseph A Withey, 1965

The Great Po Sein, a Chronicle of the Burmese Theater, by Kenneth (Maung Khe) Sein and Joseph A Withey, 1965.

First edition hardback, Indiana University Press, Bloomington and London

Dustjacket is very good condition, slightly scuffed and 2 minor tears to lower rear. Book itself is in near fine condition with cream/light brown clothbound jacket with blue line art. Approx 184pp, 13 line drawings and 15 black and white plates. Drawings by Ba Lone Lay.

Delightful account of the development of the theatre in Burma from the end of the 19th century onwards. Focus on the Great Po Sein and his family, a major figure in Burmese theatre.

Dimensions:
240mm high x 164mm wide x 22mm deep