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The narrative explores the lives of Pak and his family during the Dutch invasion of Bali in 1906, leading to a tragic mass suicide among the Balinese royalty. It captures the resilience and spirituality of the Balinese people as they confront colonial oppression through a profound act of defiance. Richly woven with historical context, the story reflects on themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for dignity amidst impending doom, showcasing a culture that embraces both death and rebirth.
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Love and Death in Bali, Vicki Baum
- Language
- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Love and Death in Bali
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Vicki Baum
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780804841801
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose, War prose
- Description
- The narrative explores the lives of Pak and his family during the Dutch invasion of Bali in 1906, leading to a tragic mass suicide among the Balinese royalty. It captures the resilience and spirituality of the Balinese people as they confront colonial oppression through a profound act of defiance. Richly woven with historical context, the story reflects on themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for dignity amidst impending doom, showcasing a culture that embraces both death and rebirth.