Scorpion Orchid - Lloyd Fernando (Epigram Singapore Classics Series) | 100% Original Paperback

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📖 BOOK SPECIFICATIONS & MEASUREMENTS:

Author: Lloyd Fernando

Publisher: Epigram Books

Series: Singapore Classics

Genre: Classic Literature / Historical Fiction / Southeast Asian History

Format: Paperback (Official Edition)

ISBN-13: 9789810705008

Pages: 184

Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.4 x 19.8 cm

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📝 SYNOPSIS:

"A seminal work of Southeast Asian literature exploring the birth of a nation amidst racial tension and colonial decline."

Set in the 1950s, Scorpion Orchid follows the lives of four young men—Sabran, Santinathan, Guan Kheng, and Peter—representing the diverse ethnic tapestry of Singapore. As the British colonial grip loosens and the 1956 riots tear through the streets, their friendships are tested by the brutal reality of racial and political upheaval.

Lloyd Fernando’s masterpiece is a profound exploration of:

• Identity & Belonging: The struggle to define "home" in a land transitioning from colony to independent nation.

• The Fragility of Unity: How external political forces can fracture deep-seated personal bonds.

• Historical Memory: Interwoven with excerpts from classical Malay and colonial texts, the novel connects the modern struggle to the region's ancient past.

Part of the Singapore Classics series by Epigram Books, this novel remains one of the most honest and haunting portrayals of the tensions that shaped modern Singapore and Malaysia.

🌟 REVIEWS:

"A brilliant, complex novel that remains disturbingly relevant. Fernando captures the soul of a city in turmoil." – The Straits Times

"One of the most important books ever written in this region. A true classic that demands to be read by every generation." – Goodreads Reviewer