Malay Literature of the 19th Century

by

Siti Hawa Haji Salleh

This scholarly and comprehensive review of Malay literature at a crucial period of change is the first English translation of Salleh's work Kesusasteraan Melayu Abad Kesimbilan Belas. With extensive references to the Malay works of different literary genres of the time and to past Malay and European literary criticism, she brings to life the 'soul' and experiences of 19th century Malays through using modern historical, philological and anthropological approaches. 372 pp.

Weight: 0.5.kg.

Published by Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2010 ISBN: 9789830685175

Condition: New Paperback. First English language edition