Abstract:
The purpose of this thesis is a review of the literature of Klon Suat Samudrakodom from the three manuscripts of Samud Thai Khao at Samphanthawong Temple in which the Thai Alphabet was inscribed without the specification of auther and year. The forms and the orthography were all from the age of His Majesty King Nangklao or Rama III. The result of the study was that literature of Klon Suat Samudrakodom imitated the Jataka Stories (tales of the Lord Buddhas former births) for chanting and reading for pleasure and to teach morality simultaneously. This literary work eas composed around the late Ayutthaya Period until the time of King Rama III of Rattanakosin. The verses were composed of five poems : Kaap Suraangkhanaang, Kaapyaanii, Kaap Chabang, Kaap Patamung and Kampeera. In total, there were 2,043 verses. The content described the adventures of characters who surmounted difficulties caused by their actions. The authors theme focused on the law of karma, which was the essence of content with the objective of teaching the audience about the conseqences of sinful deeds. As for literary aesthetics, Samudrakodom reflected upon the competence of the author in compiling language by passing on knowledge using common vocabulary, suitable word selection, abbreviations and alliterations. Moreover, the literary style and figures of speech were in usage to give the audience emotions that followed the story line. As for social aspect, it showed the state of society in various areas, such as beliefs, values, traditions and livelihood as the capacity of Buddhist who believed in Buddhism deemed as the foundation of their souls. In addition, it instructed the path of life for behaving peacefully in the society. Furthermore, the result of this study expressed that the literature of Klon Suat Samudrakodom influenced the literary work of : Phra Aphaimanee, which mentioned Phra Samudrakodom and used similar place names, which all clearly reflected upon the popularity of this literature