Di Serambi: On the Verandah: A Bilingual Anthology of Modern Indonesian Poetry

by Iem Brown (Editor), Joan Davis (Editor)

Overview

On the Verandah brings together the work of twelve contemporary Indonesian poets. The poems are presented in both Indonesian and English, together with notes on linguistic and cultural references, and a brief biography of each contributor. The translations have been crafted to keep faith with the rhythm and flow of the Indonesian poetry. The poems chosen offer a range of chronological, thematic, and stylistic perspectives on Indonesian poetry. This anthology will prove invaluable to students and teachers of Indonesian language and culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521477147
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/28/1995
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.35(d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

"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

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