The Karens of Burma
The Karens of Burma is a work by Harry I Marshall that tells the story of the Karen people, an ethnic minority group in Burma (Myanmar). The book chronicles the history of the Karen people, from their origins in the hills of Burma to their struggles for survival in the face of oppression and violence. It also examines the role of the Karens in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule and their role in the civil war that has raged in Burma since 1948. The book also looks at the current situation of the Karens, their culture, and their hopes for the future. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Karen people and their history.
By Harry I Marshall · First published 1945 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Cultural Studies, Biography · 10 chapters · 10,218 words
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THE Karen people of Burma are now the second most important tribe in the country; but one hundred years ago they were called by their more powerful Burman neighbours the "Wild Cattle of the Hills".
At that time they were unorganized and lived in the dense forests that covered the country, especially in the ranges of hills that afforded them protection. They had no written language and were held in bondage to the fears that made their lives stagnant and prevented their changing the customs that they had received from their ancestors.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Harry I Marshall
- Date: 1945 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Cultural Studies, Biography, Adventure
- Length: 10,218 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 110 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in Burma and follows the lives of Karen people, which suggests a historical setting.
- Cultural Studies — The book focuses on the culture of the Karen people, which suggests a cultural studies focus.
- Biography — The book follows the lives of Karen people, which suggests a biographical focus.
- Adventure — The book follows the lives of Karen people, which suggests an adventurous focus.
Tags
Burma · Karen people · ethnic conflict · sociopolitical issues · refugee experience · cultural identity · human rights · war and peace · historical narrative · migration · resilience · community
Contents
- Chapter 1: Background
- Chapter 2: Distribution
- Chapter 3: Physical Characteristics
- Chapter 5: Religion
- Chapter 6: Language and Literature
- Chapter 7: Dress
- Chapter 8: Intellectual Characteristics
- Chapter 9: Politics
- Chapter 10: Attitude to the British Government
- Chapter 11: Progress