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For a year I taught him, from seven to ten in the even- ing, at his " Eose-planting House " ; and even from this distant place and time I look back with comfort to those hours.
XX.
AMUSEMENTS OF THE COUET.
OF all the diversions of the court the most polite, and at the same time the most engrossing, is the drama.
In a great sala, or hall, which serves as a theatre, the actors and actresses assemble, their faces and bodies anointed with a creamy, maize-colored cosmetic. Fan- tastic extravagance o...f attire constitutes the great gun in their arsenal of attractions. Hence ear-rings, bracelets, massive chains and collars, tapering crowns with wings, spangled robes, curious finger-rings, and, strangest of all, long tapering nails of gold, are joined to complete their elaborate adornment. The play, in which are invariably enacted the adventures of gods, kings, heroes, genii, demons, and a multitude of characters mythical and fabulous, is often performed in lively pantomime, the interludes being filled by a strong chorus, with songs and instrumental accompaniment.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
For a year I taught him, from seven to ten in the even- ing, at his " Eose-planting House " ; and even from this distant place and time I look back with comfort to those hours.
XX.
AMUSEMENTS OF THE COUET.
OF all the diversions of the court the most polite, and at the same time the most engrossing, is the drama.
In a great sala, or hall, which serves as a theatre, the actors and actresses assemble, their faces and bodies anointed with a creamy, maize-colored cosmetic. Fan- tastic extravagance o...f attire constitutes the great gun in their arsenal of attractions. Hence ear-rings, bracelets, massive chains and collars, tapering crowns with wings, spangled robes, curious finger-rings, and, strangest of all, long tapering nails of gold, are joined to complete their elaborate adornment. The play, in which are invariably enacted the adventures of gods, kings, heroes, genii, demons, and a multitude of characters mythical and fabulous, is often performed in lively pantomime, the interludes being filled by a strong chorus, with songs and instrumental accompaniment.
What to read after The English Governess At the Siamese Court:?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Leonowens Anna Harriette to read onlineMoreLess
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