Tum Teav

Cambodian verse novel

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In Khmer literature: Classical literature
One of the best-known is Tum Teav, a tragic love story believed to be based on real events that occurred during the 17th century. The story was passed down orally and then eventually recorded in the 19th century by the poet Santhor Mok. It remains a widely known story that…
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