GROENENDAEL, VIC. CLARA VAN,
Javaanse Wayang in Indonesisch Perspektief. [Original doctoral essay Amsterdam Free University ).
Amsterdam, the Author, 1974. Small folio. Original clothbacked wrappers. Covertitle in black type. (iii), 81pp. (versos blank). Footnotes/references at end of each chapter, bibliography, glossary indonesian-dutch, incl. author's informative remarks. Dutch language doctoral essay researching into the javanese art of wayang theatre, ets origin, social function, history and development, dating process of the theatre itself, its impact on religion and indonesian society of which the final part illustrates the indonesian perspective of wayang: performance, cosmogony, genealogy, important characters both historical and legendary. A rather unusual investigation. Good copy. (front cover stained alongside front outer hinge, contents crisp and clean).
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