asian lit Flashcards
is not just about traditions; it also shows deep thoughts about life, which many find mysterious and meaningful.
Asian literature
At first, stories were told by ?. Later, they were written down in simple ways so they could be shared with future generations.
word of mouth
what place is the Land of Gold
Southeast Asia
Long ago, Southeast Asia was called the “?” because it had many riches. Traders from India, China, Arabia, and Persia came to trade and brought their cultures with them.Today, countries like Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines are important for trade and sharing ideas.
Land of Gold
talks about the country’s struggles, especially fighting against French and American rule
Vietnamese literature
In the 1930s, it changed from old Chinese styles to new ideas from French writing, like love stories, real-life stories, and social problems.
Vietnamese literature
Vietnamese novels focused on three main themes: ???
love, society, and keeping traditions
Today, it uses new styles like modern poetry and magical stories, mixing old and new ways of writing.
Vietnamese literature
Influenced by Indian, Javanese, and Muslim cultures, creating a distinct literary tradition featuring epics, folk tales, and poetry
MALAYSIAN LITERATURE
grand stories
hikayat
lyrical poetry
syair
proverbial verses
pantun
Early works like Hikayat Raja-Raja Pasai and Sejarah Melayu focused on Islamic conversion, sultans’ greatness, and historical chronicles.
MALAYSIAN LITERATURE
MALAYSIAN LITERATURE Early works like ?? and focused on Islamic conversion, sultans’ greatness, and historical chronicles
Hikayat Raja-Raja Pasai & Sejarah Melayu
Modern Malaysian literature began with ?, whose autobiographical ? was one of the first critical perspectives on Malay society.
Abdullah bin Abdul Kadir Munsyi, Hikayat Abdullah
often explore political pressures, resistance to colonial rule, and national identity.
Contemporary themes
shaped by different \Generations" (angkatan) of writers who wrote about political struggles
INDONESIAN LITERATURE
Over time, various literary movements explored different styles, such as Romanticism, Realism, and socialist/communist ideas. ? continues to change, reflecting the country’s culture and political history.
INDONESIAN LITERATURE
An old Sanskrit story that still influences Southeast Asian literature.
Ramayana
It teaches lessons about bravery, responsibility, and doing what is right, which are found in many local stories.
Ramayana
? led by ? Focused on nationalism, new cultural expression, and romanticism.
Pujangga Baru Literary Movement (Indonesia, 1933) Led by Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana and Armijn Pane.
Marked a shift from traditional poetry to modern poetic structures.
Pujangga Baru Literary Movement (Indonesia, 1933) Led by Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana and Armijn Pane.
After ?, during ?’s rule, some writers were jailed for their books. People used literature to express their political views and fight back.
1965, Suharto
In ?, when Suharto stepped down, writing became more free.
1998
