Monday, December 4, 2017

Rare books displayed at festival



December 3, 2017
The three-day Youth All-round Development Festival displayed rare and famous books of the 1950s at a special booth.


“The books included over 100 works of prominent writers, and types of books were magazines, treatises and books on Myanmar literature, world affairs, culture, science, social field, transport and many others. They are actually rare to find anywhere,” said the librarian of the Sarpay Beikman.

Some of the rare books are not included the works to be republished by the Sarpay Beikman yet. The display also included papers on various subjects including patriotism, translated works, classics, reference literature, general knowledge, novels, children’s literature, travelogue.

“Book lovers can read those works at Sarpay Beikman Library from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays and till noon on Saturdays,” said the librarian. The festival also opened the bookshop of the News and Periodicals Enterprise of the Ministry of Information.

“We are selling some of the books at 50% discount. Most of the youths buy books on English literature and mathematical quiz. They are also interested in reference books on translation, Myanmar encyclopedia and books on stone inscriptions”, said the in-charge of the store.

The final day of the festival saw more bookworms visiting the shop.

Phma/Sandi
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar

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