A History of Classical Malay Literature


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This is a detailed, narrative-based history of Classical Malay Literature. It covers a wide range of Malay texts, including folk literature; the influence of the Indian epics and shadow theatre literature; Panji tales; the transition from Hindu to Muslim literary models; Muslim literature; framed tales; theological literature; historical literature; legal codes; and the dominant forms of poetry, the pantun and syair.

Author: Liaw Yock Fang
Publisher: Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute
Published: 08/01/2013
Pages: 516
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.04d
ISBN13: 9789814459884
ISBN10: 9814459887
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | General
- History | Asia | Southeast Asia
- Literary Criticism | Asian | General

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