Burmese Chrestomathy

Cornyn, William S. Burmese Chrestomathy. Washington DC: American Council of Learned Societies, 1957. First edition. Quarto. Paginated in Burmese (c. 200pp.). Original green wrappers with black lettering on cover and spine. “This book presents a survey of various styles of spoken and written Burmese. It has two aims: to provide an opportunity for the student to become acquainted with several levels of language and style; and to present certain aspects of Burmese life as seen through Burmese eyes, incl. colloquial narrative, conversation, literature, radio, and newspaper. Text in Burmese. Preface and Acknowledgments in English. Wrappers discolored along edges and spine. Slightly cocked spine. Wrappers in overall good-, interior in good+ condition. g. Softcover. (35974) $65