Rumah An Ode to the Malay House
"Rumah is a collection of old Riau⁰́₃Malay rhymed sayings originally gathered and published by Tenas Effendy. Referred to in Malay literature as "Ungkapan," these eloquent stanzas depict the Malay house as a metaphor for the passage of life, the responsibilities of parenthood, the soc...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Penang, Malaysia
Areca Books, Penang, Malaysia
2014
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| Edition: | Print book : Poetry : English |
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Add Tag | Summary: | "Rumah is a collection of old Riau⁰́₃Malay rhymed sayings originally gathered and published by Tenas Effendy. Referred to in Malay literature as "Ungkapan," these eloquent stanzas depict the Malay house as a metaphor for the passage of life, the responsibilities of parenthood, the social observances of communal living, and the obligations of existing harmoniously with nature. Together, they form a complex work that vividly illustrates the values of customary law, etiquette, cultural protocols and religious tenets as cherished within a Malay home. The sayings themselves beautifully capture and radiate the warmth of a graceful Malay kampung house cast within the idyllic setting of a lush tropical oasis. Rumah has been elegantly translated by Raimy Che-Ross and richly illustrated by Ahmad Harun."--Dust jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | 112 pages color illustrations 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 9789675719134 |
Rumah an ode to the Malay House