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LoC No.: 04017322
Title: The Soul of a People
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Produced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Soul of a People" by H. Fielding is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the beliefs, culture, and social dynamics of the Burmese people, as understood by the author during his time living in Burma amidst political conflict and societal changes. Through personal experiences and observations, the text seeks to convey the essence of the Burmese character and their religious practices, particularly Buddhism. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his early years in Upper Burma, filled with excitement and danger, which left little room for deep contemplation. As the environment settled, he began to scrutinize the customs and beliefs of the Burmese people. He realizes that while he had a general awareness of Buddhism, much of the practice diverged from the teachings outlined in sacred texts. Through interactions with locals and their stories, he explores the discrepancies between intellectual understanding and lived experience, ultimately questioning how outsiders can truly comprehend a culture as rich and layered as that of the Burmese. The opening sets the stage for a broader exploration of belief, identity, and the complexities of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Fielding, H. (Harold), 1859-1917
EBook No.: 29527
Published: Jul 27, 2009
Downloads: 304
Language: English
Subject: Buddhism -- Burma
Subject: Burma -- Social life and customs
Subject: Burma -- Religion
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04017322
Title: The Soul of a People
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Soul of a People" by H. Fielding is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the beliefs, culture, and social dynamics of the Burmese people, as understood by the author during his time living in Burma amidst political conflict and societal changes. Through personal experiences and observations, the text seeks to convey the essence of the Burmese character and their religious practices, particularly Buddhism. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his early years in Upper Burma, filled with excitement and danger, which left little room for deep contemplation. As the environment settled, he began to scrutinize the customs and beliefs of the Burmese people. He realizes that while he had a general awareness of Buddhism, much of the practice diverged from the teachings outlined in sacred texts. Through interactions with locals and their stories, he explores the discrepancies between intellectual understanding and lived experience, ultimately questioning how outsiders can truly comprehend a culture as rich and layered as that of the Burmese. The opening sets the stage for a broader exploration of belief, identity, and the complexities of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Fielding, H. (Harold), 1859-1917
EBook No.: 29527
Published: Jul 27, 2009
Downloads: 304
Language: English
Subject: Buddhism -- Burma
Subject: Burma -- Social life and customs
Subject: Burma -- Religion
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.