Mythology and Folklore in South-East Asia
| Author | : Jan Knappert |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : IND:30000067723001 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Mythology and Folklore in South-East Asia written by Jan Knappert and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first anthology in English of South-East Asian myths, this book is an engaging look at these rich storytelling traditions. It includes new translations of some shorter tales and concise paraphrases of longer epics. There are separate sections devoted to poetry, drama, proverbs, and prose from various regions and cultures. A wide range of readers will find themselves absorbed in the romance, tragedy, drama, and adventure of South-East Asian kings, princes, princesses, heroes and heroines, and ordinary people.
