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Condition
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A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Literary Movement
Modernism
ISBN
9780521477147

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
052147714X
ISBN-13
9780521477147
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038313102

Product Key Features

Book Title
Di Serambi on the Verandah : a Bilingual Anthology of Modern Indonesian Poetry
Number of Pages
162 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Asian / General, General
Publication Year
1995
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Poetry
Author
Joan Davis
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
8.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
94-043047
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
"The collection is an elegant and useful introduction to the 'mainstream' contemporary poetry scene....I found reading this collection a pleasureable and informative experience." World Literature Today
Dewey Decimal
899.2211208
Table Of Content
Introduction; Poems by: Subagio Sastrowardoyo, Toeti Heraty, Taufiq Ismail, Ayatrohaedi, Sapardi Djoko Damono, Isma Sawitri, Gocnawan Mohamad, Sunaryono Basuki KS, Kuntowijoyo, Linus Suryadi AG, Emha Ainun Nadjib, Adhy Ryadi.
Synopsis
On the Verandah brings together the work of twelve contemporary Indonesian poets. The poems are presented in both Indonesian and English, together with notes on linguistic and cultural references, and a brief biography of each contributor. The translations have been crafted to keep faith with the rhythm and flow of the Indonesian poetry. The poems chosen offer a range of chronological, thematic, and stylistic perspectives on Indonesian poetry. This anthology will prove invaluable to students and teachers of Indonesian language and culture., Di Serambi: On the Verandah, first published in 1995, brings together the work of twelve contemporary Indonesian poets. Over forty poems are presented in both Indonesian and English, together with notes on linguistic and cultural references, and a brief biography of each contributor. The poems have been selected to offer a range of chronological, thematic, and stylistic perspectives on Indonesian poetry. Iem Brown and Joan Davis travelled to Indonesia to interview the writers, providing the reader with a social context for the poetry. In their translations, they have kept faith with the oral tradition of Indonesian poetry, maintaining the rhythm and flow of the works, rather than presenting a purely literal interpretation. As a bilingual collection, this book serves those with general interest in Asian Studies as well as language students. Di Serambi: On the Verandah will prove invaluable to students and teachers of Indonesian language and culture., This bilingual anthology, first published in 1995, brings together the work of twelve contemporary Indonesian poets. The poems represent a range of different styles, and are presented with annotations and a brief biography of each contributor. Di Serambi: On the Verandah will prove invaluable to students and teachers of Indonesian language and culture.
LC Classification Number
PL5086 .D56 1995

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