A Child of the Northeast
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Core Metadata
Title: A Child of the Northeast
Creator: Kampoon Boontawee (คำพูน บุญทวี)
Local Name: ลูกอีสาน
Countries: Singapore
Date Created: 1976
Description: A classic Thai novel depicting the hardships of life in the Isan (Northeastern) region of Thailand. It portrays the struggles of villagers against drought, poverty, and social inequality, while also celebrating the resilience, traditions, and community spirit of rural Isan people.
Language: Originally Thai; later translated into English
Type: Novel (Fiction)
Format: Print; later translations
Identifier: ISBN 974710062X (Silkworm Books, English edition)
Rights: © Kampoon Boontawee / Publisher
Link source: Click
Libraries Metadata
Author: Kampoon Boontawee
Publisher: First published in Thailand, 1976; English edition by Silkworm Books
Publication Date: 1976 (Thai original); 1994 (English edition)
Edition: First edition (Thai); translated editions available
ISBN/ISSN: 974710062X
Genre: Thai Literature; Social Realism; Rural Fiction
Preservation Metadata
Preservation Status: Preserved in Thai national libraries and academic archives
Relational Metadata
Parent Collection: Thai Modern Literature; SEA Write Prize Winners
Related Items: Other Thai rural novels and SEA Write award-winning works
Accessibility Metadata
Legal Metadata
Copyright Status: In copyright
Copyright Holder: Kampoon Boontawee / Silkworm Books (English edition)
Jurisdiction: Thailand; International
Cultural Metadata
Cultural Significance: 1.Winner of the first SEA Write Award (1979) 2.Considered a cornerstone of modern Thai literature
Cultural Context: Highlights the rural Isan identity, oral traditions, and survival amid environmental and economic hardship
Usage Metadata
Citation Information: Kampoon Boontawee. A Child of the Northeast (ลูกอีสาน). Bangkok: 1976. English edition: Silkworm Books, 1994. ISBN 974710062X.
User Feedback: Acclaimed as a vivid portrayal of rural Isan life; recognized for its authenticity and social insight
Educational Metadata
Educational Use: Studied in Thai literature and Southeast Asian literature courses
Curriculum Alignment: Thai Modern Literature; Southeast Asian Studies
Learning Objectives: Understanding rural Thai life, environmental challenges, and socio-cultural resilience
GEO Spatial Metadata
Location: Northeastern Thailand (Isan region)
Countries: Thailand
Technical Metadata
File Format: Print; English edition in Print and eBook
Temporal Metadata
Date Range: Mid-20th century, rural Isan during drought years