Modern Malay Literary Culture
Modern Malay Literary Culture

Author: Maimunah Mohd. Tahir (Ungku.)

Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9971988526

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This study underlines the importance of the literary context and places it on par with structural literary analysis. It traces the sociopolitical changes in Malaysia from the days of British colonialism with its restrictive Malay educational policy and the role played by Malay teachers and journalists, to the present period.

A History of Classical Malay Literature
A History of Classical Malay Literature

Author: Liaw Yock Fang

Publisher: Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 9794618101

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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; 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. The author describes the background to each of these particular literary periods. He engages in depth with specific texts, their various manuscripts, and their contents. In so doing, he draws attention to the historical complexity of tradisional Malay society, its worldviews, and its place within the wider framework of human experience. Dr. Liaw’s History of Classical Malay Literature will be of benefit to beginning students of Malay Literature and to established scholars alike. It can also be read with benefit by those with a wider interest in Comparative Literature and in Southeast Asian culture in general.