One name that will be raised during any discussion about contemporary Thai literature is undoubtedly that of Prabhassorn Sevikul, an artist who paints with words, whose gentle poetic prose have enchanted and captivated Thai readers for over 30 years through his poems, short stories and novels.
Now, with the latest translation of a collection of Prabhassorn’s short stories, “Letter from a blind old man”, readers will get the chance to savor his ability to depict the contemporary Thai society, reflecting the issues that form the fabric of the society, and the ties that bond the relationship of the people living in it. It is widely acknowledged that Prabhassorn’s works offer readers more than entertainment and sentimental values, and it is earnestly hope that “Letter from a blind old man” will open a new window into the Thai society and culture for those readers not familiar with Thailand.
- Letter from a Blind Old Man
- Skytrain
- Lunar Eclipse
- White, Blank Papre
- Tree of Enternity
- Ear
- Two Skulls
- Seamen
- Departed Son
- A Forgotten Love Story