A History of Classical Malay Literature

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Iseas-Yusof Ishak Institute
Published: 08/02/2013
ISBN: 9789814459884
Pages: 516
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.04d