University Diamond - Bagan Shapon Daw (1)

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1 Note on the Bagan Shabon

Tattoo

About two months ago, Sein Tin, a university student, came to my house with his wife, “Sem.” As he was about to leave, he brought me a copy of his book, The Search for Bagan 1. He offered me an article to write about it without asking me. I looked through his book a little and then put it on my bookshelf with other books. I have weak eyesight and cannot read much. I made up my mind to read his book slowly whenever I had time. Up to this age, I used to write articles every day, especially in the morning. I also wrote for two or three hours in the afternoon, so I had very little time to read because I had to write many articles every month. Soon, Sein Tin, a university student, came back. This time, "Sim" is going to be the next edition of his book, "U Thant". At that time, he had requested and received comments and criticisms from some writers about his "Pagan Shapon Daw", and only two or three were left for him. I was among those who were left. That's right. I also promised.

“I have to say. I have read a little of your book and I am interested. I am not sure that I am strong enough to write articles every month. I cannot give up writing without being strong enough. I have read a little of your book and I know that it is a good book to read. Now that you are here, I will have to get my hands on your book. Give me ten or fifteen days,” he said.

After he left, I read his book as much as I could as a task. After I finished reading the entire book, I decided to write a review and finished it before the deadline.

As the title suggests, after reading the great historical texts of Bagan and going to Bagan to study them, he began writing the book. In his “Book Editor’s Note,” he says:

“The Book of Bagan Shapon Daw 1 is now in the hands of the beloved reader. In this book, the events of King Narathihapat, who brought an end to the great kingdom that Anawrahta Aunglan Talulu had built, are presented. The University of Myanmar’s Sein Tin is planning to continue writing the series of books on the Book of Bagan Shapon Daw. It is reported that in future series, the greatness of Bagan, the beauty of Bagan, and the splendor of Bagan will continue to be presented in the form of a novel, along with historical events.

As he describes, “In the first chapter of Bagan Shapon Daw, titled “A Piece of Betel Saliva That Stained History,” the conflict between Crown Prince Thiha Thu and the minister Raja Thingyan is described in a “novel style” as the uproar in the palace after Thiha Thu insulted the minister by spitting betel on his robe. The subsequent chapters are also described in a novel style, presenting the conclusion of the history of Bagan.

The University of Myanmar's Sein Tin does not write chronicles or history books. He only writes historical fiction. He writes historical fiction in his own style without losing the historical context, and it is possible that historians and those who do not like history written in the form of novels will be dissatisfied. The dissatisfaction of those who prefer history to be presented in the form of history should not be mentioned at all. However, the University of Myanmar's Sein Tin is not a historian.

A writer who writes novels and articles. Unlike scholars like writers and historians, they are just people who walk a different path.

Here, I would like to give an example of a small experience. It has been a long time. Once, I attended a history seminar at the university. During the seminar, a historian said that it was necessary to write about historical facts in detail. He said that during World War II, the German dictator Hitler besieged Leningrad, Russia, for nine hundred days. After investigating this incident, books by some historians and books by some writers came out. Among these books are 'The Siege of Leningrad' written by a history professor at Moscow University, Russia, and 'Nine Hundred Days in Leningrad' by the American novelist Harrison Salisbury. Professor Thimain referred to the two books and said that only the Russian professor's book "The Siege of Leningrad by German Troops" should be accepted as it describes everything that happened, while the book by author "Salisbury" edited historical facts and added imaginary events.

Sitting next to him, I said, "Salsbury's book is not a history book, it's a novel. It's written in the style of historical novels. It's the job of historians to present historical facts in their own way. They only write about things that are specific and well-founded. It's just science fiction. A novel is a combination of science and fiction. It's different."

By mixing science with reason, the writer based on the solid historical data and logically adding human nature, human character, and human reactions and feelings, historical novels and historical novels are found in various world literatures. These logical movements are the nature of humans. It is right for the writer to take that nature and create and refine the story according to the plot. Historians cannot do such a job. They say, "If we have to describe reality as it is, then it is not too much to ask whether the reality they find is complete."

For example, when Thiha Thu was in the conference room, the minister of the royal Thingyan accidentally spit on the minister's clothes without paying attention to the dignity of the minister. However, if you ask me if it is a sin for a writer to describe in detail a human nature such as how the incident unfolded in the palace, what would I answer? The writer has the right to elaborate on the details.

In concluding my comments on “The Search for Bagan (1)” by Uyin Sein Tin, I would like to glance at Uyin Sein Tin and ask with a smile, “Although it is written in the style of a novel, isn’t it more like a fragment of a novel when Uyin Sein Tin enters and talks to the reader while describing the actions and reactions of the characters involved in the events?”

But... But, I want to say it out of respect, but I won't. Every writer has their own 'writing style.' It is their 'property'. No one else should infringe on it. "Let them have their own style," they should take to heart.

Tattoo , October 4 , 1998 , Sunday