An Introduction to Modern Malaysian Literature

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Muhammad Haji Salleh

The book's title is misleading since it is almost exclusively concerned with works in the Malay language rather than Malaysian literature as a whole, However it covers a wide period from the 18th through to the early 21st century. The colonial period, poverty, the development of tin and rubber - all are featured in the form of novel, free verse and drama. The author demonstrates how traditional Malay literary styles are blended with new influences. Literary contributions in Malay from Sarawak and Sabah are not forgotten either. 181 pages including bibliography and a list of works that have been translated into English. Very Good Paperback. Reprint

Weight: 0.4 kg Post free within Malaysia

Published by Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2008. ISBN: 9789830683072

Condition: There is some spotting of the text block and the book has mild tanning throughout