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100 1 _aStarkweather, Chauncey C.
_q(Chauncey Clark),
_d1851-1922
245 1 0 _aMalayan Literature: Comprising Romantic Tales, Epic Poetry and Royal Chronicles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
505 0 _aThe epic of Bidasari, metrical translation by C. C. Starkweather -- Sedjaret Malayou, legends of the Malay archipelago, tr. by M. Devic and C. C. Starkweather -- The Princess Djouher-Manikam, tr. by A. Marre and C. C. Starkweather -- Makota Radja-Radja; of the crown of kings, tr. by A. Marre and C. C. Starkweather.
508 _aProduced by Eric Eldred, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Malayan Literature: Comprising Romantic Tales, Epic Poetry, and Royal Chronicles" is a collection of translated works that likely stems from a rich tradition of Malayan storytelling, possibly dating back to the early 19th century. This anthology presents a fusion of captivating narratives, including epic poetry and romantic tales, that explore themes of love, jealousy, and the supernatural. Among the featured stories is the enchanting "Epic of Bidasari," which focuses on the titular character and her trials related to royalty and rivalry, steeped in both beauty and tragedy. At the start of this anthology, the introduction establishes the allure of Malayan literature, emphasizing the emotional depth found within its narratives. The opening portion specifically introduces the character Bidasari, a young princess who faces immense challenges due to the jealousy of a wicked queen. As her story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a world filled with vivid imagery, romance, and dramatic events, highlighting both her beauty and the cruel fate that befalls her. The themes of abandonment, love, and the clash between different worlds are intricately woven throughout, setting a captivating tone for the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMalay literature -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7095
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