The work of a master. Cyber poetry which is born of a deep love of this land.
Uncle Yassin Salleh introduced me to poetry and theatre when I was elevenThe work of a master. Cyber poetry which is born of a deep love of this land.
Uncle Yassin Salleh introduced me to poetry and theatre when I was eleven years old. He is the grand old master to refuses to budge an inch for the sake of his art. Dia Ibuku, directed by him, remains THE movie of post 70s era....more
Written by Javanese court scribe Mpu Prapanca in the 14th century, this is an excellent reference point to life in Majapahit court life. A treasured fWritten by Javanese court scribe Mpu Prapanca in the 14th century, this is an excellent reference point to life in Majapahit court life. A treasured find at the International Congress of Asian Folklores III in Yogjakarta....more
Excellent self study of our people by Pak Sako and the excruciating realities, if the Malays do not wake up amidst the changes brought about by MerdekExcellent self study of our people by Pak Sako and the excruciating realities, if the Malays do not wake up amidst the changes brought about by Merdeka....more
This year, I began collecting Pak Sako's work, made available by ITBM's beautiful republishing. My wonder never ceases. Each chapter fills me with acuThis year, I began collecting Pak Sako's work, made available by ITBM's beautiful republishing. My wonder never ceases. Each chapter fills me with acute nostalgia and awe. His storytelling magic is simple, and yet genius.
Anak Mat Lela Gila studies the society 40 years ago with surgical precision, we recognize the same ills today, perhaps sugar coated with modernism, yet still there and deserves Pak Sako's gentle admonition or warning. ...more
This book is magical, lyrical and perfect for young girls who love reading. I wanted to quote the divine lines from the book but there were simply tooThis book is magical, lyrical and perfect for young girls who love reading. I wanted to quote the divine lines from the book but there were simply too many.
The story is the tried and tested proven formula of folklore and legends - a heroine, a journey, a band of misfits triumph over evil. And yet, the prose waxing lyrical here is pure magic.
Oh please please please buy this book if you have daughters nine to twelve who read anything they can lay their hands on....more
This is a known story. Written and filmed time and time again. However, this is not the story of Anne Boleyn or King Henry. It is of Thomas Cromwell, This is a known story. Written and filmed time and time again. However, this is not the story of Anne Boleyn or King Henry. It is of Thomas Cromwell, and this is why it makes a fascinating read. We have heard how villains and murderers absolve themselves, convince themselves that they were provoked, what they do is right.
It started slow and a bit dreary for me. Then, we hear the voice of Cromwell, and the reading intensified. Daily mundane laughter and loose lips were mentioned in passing. But then, brought to mind abruptly later on. It was like a Blue Danube, soft and slow, rising to crescendo - how facts and suppositions were brought to Cromwell's attention and how he put it all together, almost before he realized he had too.
It is a story that makes you feel a little relieved that you are born in this century, and of the common folk, but it still can give you nightmares....more
My appreciation for Tan Sri P Ramlee's storytelling increased hundred-fold. It is a short book - a basis for the movie but theMy first read for 2013.
My appreciation for Tan Sri P Ramlee's storytelling increased hundred-fold. It is a short book - a basis for the movie but the message of the story is multi-layered.
I am humbled to have this book on my Nusantara shelf, made possible by the untiring efforts of writer Amir Muhammad....more