Shadow and sound : the historical thought of a Sumatran people
1979, 1st edition. Chicago : University of Chicago Press. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #392202
ISBN: 0226756904
Physical description: x, 284 pages ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes translations of Hikajat Pòtjoet Moehamat, Si Meuseukin's wedding, and Hikajat Prang Sabil. Includes bibliographical references. Contents: Includes the author's translation of 'Hikajat pòtjoet Moehamat' / by Teungkoe Lam Roekam, and 'Hikajat prang sabil'. Subjects: Achinese literature History and criticism; Epic poetry, Achinese Translations into English; Epic poetry, English Translations from Achinese; Epic poetry, Achinese History and criticism; Achinese literature; Aceh (Indonesia) Historiography; Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (Indonesia) Historiography; Epic poetry in Atjehnese, to 1900; Anthologies & critical studies.
Price: €14.95