An Ordinary Tale About Women and Other Stories
$42.10
- Paperback
162 pages
- Release Date
4 March 2025
Summary
Evocative portrayals of the everyday struggles, joys, and tragedies of rural Malay society by a master of the short story form.
This collection offers a selection of short stories by Fatimah Busu, one of the foremost Malay women writers of the past century. A master of the short story form, Fatimah Busu is known for her bold subject matter, fresh approach to language, and idiosyncratic style. Her short stories offer an acute portrayal of the inner contradictions of Malay society, part…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789815204667 |
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| ISBN-10: | 9815204661 |
| Author: | Fatimah Busu, Translated by Pauline Fan |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House SEA |
| Imprint: | Penguin Random House SEA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 162 |
| Release Date: | 4 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Dimensions: | 1mm x 1mm x 1mm |
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About The Author
Fatimah Busu, Translated by Pauline Fan
Fatimah Busu is an award-winning Malaysian novelist, short-story writer, and academic. Born in 1943 in Kampung Pasir Pekan, Kelantan, she is considered one of the most formidable Malay women writers of her generation. Her award-winning short stories include Mawar Yang Belum Gugur (1971), Nasinya Tumpah (1972), and Anak-anak dari Kampung Pasir Pekan (1975). Her first novel, Ombak Bukan Biru, was published to acclaim in 1977, and was followed by other notable novels including Kepulangan (1980) and Salam Maria (2004). Fatimah is also known for her essays on comparative literature and literary criticism. Fatimah is the recipient of several literary awards including the Kelantan State Laureate in 2015. She rejected the prestigious SEA Write Award as a protest against the violence against Muslim communities in South Thailand. Fatimah is considered a somewhat controversial figure by mainstream literary circles, for her strong views and acute portrayals of the inner contradictions of Malay society.
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