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Rim Kin

1911 – 1959

Cambodian writer

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Lived 1911 – 1959 (aged 47). Rim Kin was a Cambodian novelist, writer and dramaturge.

Rim Kin (; 8 November 1911–28 January 1959) was a Cambodian writer, and one of the founders of Cambodian modern literature. He was the author of Sophat, the first published novel in Cambodia to be written in prose rather than the customary verse form. It became a 1964 movie of the same name. In 1935, the weekly Cambodian newspaper Ratri Thnai Saur was founded and it hosted the first modern serial stories of Kin.

Partial works 1938, Sophat (រឿងសូផាត)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rim Kin?

Cambodian writer (1911-1959)

When was Rim Kin born?

Rim Kin was born on 8 November 1911 in Phnom Penh.

When did Rim Kin die?

Rim Kin died on 28 January 1959 in Phnom Penh.

What was Rim Kin's occupation?

Rim Kin was a novelist, writer and dramaturge.

What nationality was Rim Kin?

Rim Kin was Cambodian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rim Kin

· Wikidata: Q4919402

· DBpedia: Rim Kin

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