Like Tigers Around a Piece of Meat
| Author | : Phillip Lee Thomas |
| Publisher | : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies |
| Total Pages | : 105 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789971988289 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9971988283 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (283 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Like Tigers Around a Piece of Meat by : Phillip Lee Thomas
Download or read book Like Tigers Around a Piece of Meat written by Phillip Lee Thomas and published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. This book was released on 1986 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout Malay-speaking Southeast Asia, the Malay pantun has long provided a medium for social intercourse between people of varied ethnic backgrounds. One of the most elaborate forms of pantun singing is Dondang Sayang. With a focus on Baba Chinese contributions, Like Tigers around a Piece of Meat traces the history of Dondang Sayang and analyses through texts from Singapore and Malacca how the poets achieve works of profound meaning.
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