Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
A bilingual anthology of the work of 12 Indonesian poets with introduction and brief biographies.
Synopsis
This bilingual anthology brings together the work of twelve contemporary Indonesian poets. The poems represent a range of different styles, and are presented with annotations and a brief biography of each contributor. Di Serambi: On the Verandah will prove invaluable to students and teachers of Indonesian language and culture.
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.