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Malay Sketches

by Alfian Sa'at, Isrizal Mohamed Isa, Shahril Nizam
RM40.52 MYR
Malay Sketches - Thryft
Malay Sketches - Thryft

Vivid portrayals of Malay life in Singapore

If you're looking to delve into the intricate tapestry of Malay culture and experience life as an ethnic minority, Malay Sketches is the book for you. In this collection of flash fictions, Alfian Sa'at beautifully captures the essence of Malay life in Singapore, providing profound insights and a deep understanding of the struggles and joys experienced by the community. With precise and incisive prose, these vivid portrayals will transport you to a world full of rich traditions and the complexities of navigating societal expectations. Prepare to be moved and enlightened by this thought-provoking read.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award Nominee for Longlist (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Malay Sketches

by Alfian Sa'at, Isrizal Mohamed Isa, Shahril Nizam
RM40.52 MYR
ISBN: 9789810718015
Authors: Alfian Sa'at, Isrizal Mohamed Isa, Shahril Nizam
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 943 readers)

Description

Longlisted for the 2013 Frank O'connor International Short Story AwardMalay Sketches is a collection of stories that borrows its name from a book of anecdotes by colonial governor Frank Swettenham, describing Malay life on the Peninsula. In Alfian Sa’at’s hands, these sketches are reimagined as flash fictions that record the lives of members of the Malay community in Singapore. With precise and incisive prose, Malay Sketches offers the reader profound insights into the realities of life as an ethnic minority.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Vivid portrayals of Malay life in Singapore

If you're looking to delve into the intricate tapestry of Malay culture and experience life as an ethnic minority, Malay Sketches is the book for you. In this collection of flash fictions, Alfian Sa'at beautifully captures the essence of Malay life in Singapore, providing profound insights and a deep understanding of the struggles and joys experienced by the community. With precise and incisive prose, these vivid portrayals will transport you to a world full of rich traditions and the complexities of navigating societal expectations. Prepare to be moved and enlightened by this thought-provoking read.

  • Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award Nominee for Longlist (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.