Themes & images : a practical criticism workbook of Singaporean and Malaysian poetry in English / Stuart Harris



Digitised Book 216.73.216.191 (0)

1989

Themes & images : a practical criticism workbook of Singaporean and Malaysian poetry in English / Stuart Harris

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This text provides a new and unique opportunityfor students of English literature in Singapore and Malaysia. It contains an anthology of some of the finest poems written by contemporary, established writers. Each poem is followed by a critical commentary, standing as a guide and an example to the student.

Subjects

Singaporean poetry--20th century--Criticism and interpretation Malaysian poetry--20th century--Criticism and interpretation

Categories

Poetry

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Title
Themes & images : a practical criticism workbook of Singaporean and Malaysian poetry in English / Stuart Harris
Creators
  • Harris, Stuart (Stuart H.)
Subject
  • Singaporean poetry--20th century--Criticism and interpretation
  • Malaysian poetry--20th century--Criticism and interpretation
Publisher
  • Heinemann Asia, 1989
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1989
Contributors
Digital Description
application/pdf, ix, 75 p.
Provenance
Table of Contents
  • Introduction -- Ten stages in the practical criticism of a poem -- Poems discussed. 1. When: Shirley Lim. 2. Malacca grandmother: Robert Yeo. 3. Song of lily: Lee Geok Lan. 4. As a Wind: Gob Pob Seng.5. Offerings: Hilary Tbam... -- Poems for critical comparison -- Additional poems for critical comparison. 1. Fishermen: Muhammad Haji Salleh; Dungun Fishermen: Muhammad Haji Salleh... -- Additional poems for practical criticism. 1. Gods can die: Edwin Thumboo. 2. Plush: Edwin Thumboo... -- Ready reference guide to some literary-critical terms used in the commentaries...
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Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.