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“Sometimes I fantasize about learning to write in Khmer. Because if I could write in Khmer, my perspective would be very different, because I'm both an outsider and insider and I see the writing in a different way. My description would be different from, say, a local writer.”

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Chath Piersath, born in 1970, is a talented poet whose works are renowned for their profound emotions and unique style. His poetry has won him numerous awards and has been published in many countries and regions. more

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