Preface

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface xi
3. Contents xv
4. Illustrations xvii
5. Introduction 1
6. THE PLAYS 10
7. WAJANG IN PERFORMANCE 33
8. THE TRANSLATIONS 69
9. The Reincarnation of Rama (Wahju Purba Sedjati) 81
10. Irawan's Wedding (Irawan Rubi) 171
11. The Death of Karna (Karna Tanding) 269
12. Appendixes
13. A. Gending and Their Dramatic Function 361
14. B. Suluk and Their Dramatic Function 367
15. C. Basic Fighting Movements: a Section of the Flower Battle 371
16. A Note on Sources 373
17. Bibliography 377
18. Glossary 383
19. Index 399