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Kunzang Choden

    Kunzang Choden concentre son écriture sur les traditions orales, le folklore et les femmes du Bhoutan. Par son œuvre, elle capture et documente le riche patrimoine culturel du Bhoutan. Son écriture offre aux lecteurs un aperçu de la culture et des histoires uniques de la région. En préservant ces récits, elle contribue à la transmission continue des traditions orales bhoutanaises.

    The Circle of Karma
    Dawa
    Tales in Colour and Other Stories
    • Dawa

      • 129pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      Dawa looks like just another scruffy Thimphu street dog, but don't be fooled: he understand Dzongkaha, he has an urge to see the world and his bigger-than-normal brain is matched only by his compassionate heart. His is an extraordinary life; follow it from its tragic beginnings, to his ascension as the legendary Leader of Howling in Thimphu, to the miracle that saves him. Dawa's story will appeal to all who have experienced life's rigors - but have never given up hope on the possibilities. (from back cover)

      Dawa
      3,9
    • The Circle of Karma

      • 316pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      The Circle of Karma is the first novel by a woman to come out of the small kingdom of Bhutan. Written in English, the novel tells the story of Tsomo, a young Bhutanese woman who embarks on the difficult and lonely journey of life. Tsomo's travels, which begin after her mother's death, take her away from her family, and leads her across Bhutan and into India. All the while, Tsomo seeks to find herself and a life partner, and grows as a person and a woman. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan. The text of this unusual work is enriched by detailed descriptions of ritual life in Bhutan. The novel weaves a complex tapestry of life from a relatively unknown part of the world.

      The Circle of Karma
      3,8