Di Serambi On the Verandah A Bilingual Anthology of Modern Indonesian Poetry [Paperback]

A bilingual anthology, first published in 1995, featuring the work of 12 Indonesian poets with introduction and brief biographies.Offering a range of chronological, thematic, and stylistic perspectives on Indonesian language and culture, the works of twelve contemporary poets are presented in Indonesian and English. Notes on linguistic and cultural references and a brief biography of each contributor are also included.Offering a range of chronological, thematic, and stylistic perspectives on Indonesian language and culture, the works of twelve contemporary poets are presented in Indonesian and English. Notes on linguistic and cultural references and a brief biography of each contributor are also included.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.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. 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