TY - BOOK AU - Fang,Liaw Yock TI - A history of classical Malay literature SN - 9789814459884 AV - PL5130 U1 - 899.2 PY - 2013/// CY - Singapore PB - Institute of Southeast Asian Studies KW - Classical literature KW - Malay KW - Epic literature, Malay KW - History and criticism KW - Javanese literature KW - Malay literature N2 - 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.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 UR - https://eresourcesptsl.ukm.remotexs.co/user/login?url=http://portal.igpublish.com/iglibrary/search/ISEASB0000481.html ER -