Di Serambi: On the Verandah brings together the work of twelve contemporary Indonesian poets. Over forty poems are presented in both Indonesian and English, together with notes on linguistic and cultural references, and a brief biography of each contributor. The poems have been selected to offer a range of chronological, thematic, and stylistic perspectives on Indonesian poetry. Iem Brown and Joan Davis travelled to Indonesia to interview the writers, providing the reader with a social context for the poetry. In their translations, they have kept faith with the oral tradition of Indonesian poetry, maintaining the rhythm and flow of the works, rather than presenting a purely literal interpretation. As a bilingual collection, this book serves those with general interest in Asian Studies as well as language students. Di Serambi: On the Verandah will prove invaluable to students and teachers of Indonesian language and culture.
Edited by:
Iem Brown,
Joan Davis (University of Southern Queensland)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9780521477147
ISBN 10: 052147714X
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 11 September 1995
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
College/higher education
,
Undergraduate
,
Primary
Language: Indonesian
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction; Poems by: Subagio Sastrowardoyo, Toeti Heraty, Taufiq Ismail, Ayatrohaedi, Sapardi Djoko Damono, Isma Sawitri, Gocnawan Mohamad, Sunaryono Basuki KS, Kuntowijoyo, Linus Suryadi AG, Emha Ainun Nadjib, Adhy Ryadi.
Reviews for Di Serambi on the Verandah: A Bilingual Anthology of Modern Indonesian Poetry
"""The collection is an elegant and useful introduction to the 'mainstream' contemporary poetry scene...I found reading this collection a pleasureable and informative experience."" World Literature Today"
