num_pages: 198
description: This book presents 14 of Outhine Bounyavong's short stories in English translation alongside the Lao originals, marking his formal debut for an American audience. It is also the first collection of Lao short stories to be published in the English language. Peter Koret's Introduction explores the history of modern Lao literature and considers Outhine's writing within this broader context.
language: English
title: Mother's Beloved: Stories from Laos
titlecomplete: Mother's Beloved: Stories from Laos
genres: Fiction, Asia, Short Stories, International, Asian Literature, The World, 20th Century
ratings_count: 136
publisher: University of Washington Press