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Set in 1862, the narrative follows Anna Leonowens, who is invited to teach the royal family of Siam, aiming to modernize their education. Accompanied by her son Louis, she navigates the complexities of court life and her challenging relationship with King Mongkut. Despite gaining respect and some political influence, her tenure is marked by dissatisfaction and controversy. After Mongkut's death, she returns to the U.S. and transforms her experiences into memoirs, which spark debate over their accuracy and her portrayal of Siamese court life.
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The English Governess at the Siamese Court, Anna Harriette Leonowens
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- Rok vydania
- 2009
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- Titul
- The English Governess at the Siamese Court
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Anna Harriette Leonowens
- Vydavateľ
- Arcadia Publishing
- Rok vydania
- 2009
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 372
- ISBN13
- 9781429040143
- Kategórie
- Pedagogika, Životopisy a myšlienky
- Anotácia
- Set in 1862, the narrative follows Anna Leonowens, who is invited to teach the royal family of Siam, aiming to modernize their education. Accompanied by her son Louis, she navigates the complexities of court life and her challenging relationship with King Mongkut. Despite gaining respect and some political influence, her tenure is marked by dissatisfaction and controversy. After Mongkut's death, she returns to the U.S. and transforms her experiences into memoirs, which spark debate over their accuracy and her portrayal of Siamese court life.