Book

Malay literature: Malay proverbs on Malay character. Letter-writing

Printed by J. E. Wallace at the F. M. S. Govt. Press • (3) • Published In 1925 • Pages: iii, 45

By: Wilkinson, R. J. (Richard James).

Abstract

This paper uses Malay proverbs to illustrate the discussion of Malay personality traits and the Malay's outlook on life. The section on letter writing stresses the rigid requirements in style based on the status of the writer as well as that of the recipient. Love letters are treated separately.

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

Asia

Sub Region

Southeast Asia

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Government Official

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

B. P. Emerson ; 1955

Field Date

No date

Coverage Date

1900-1925

Coverage Place

Malaysia

Notes

[by] R. J. Wilkinson

The Malay text of the proverbs can be found in category 116, pp. 17-19. Forms for correspondence with Malays by British officials of various ranks may be found on pp. 42-45

LCSH

Malays (Asian people)