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Singathology : 50 New Works by Celebrated Singaporean Writers

Sa’eda Bte Buang, Gwee Li Sui, Tan Chee Lay

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Singathology : 50 New Works by Celebrated Singaporean Writers

by Sa’eda Bte Buang, Gwee Li Sui, Tan Chee Lay
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Singaporean literary celebration in 50 new works

Singathology showcases the richness and diversity of Singaporean literature, featuring pieces from acclaimed artists like Cultural Medallion and Young Artist award winners. The unique inclusion of mother tongue languages provides an immersive experience for readers, while English translations allow for wider accessibility. Edited by literary expert Dr Gwee Li Sui, this two-volume anthology is a must-read for those looking to discover and appreciate Singaporean literature.

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Singathology : 50 New Works by Celebrated Singaporean Writers

by Sa’eda Bte Buang, Gwee Li Sui, Tan Chee Lay
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ISBN: 9789814561402
Authors: Sa’eda Bte Buang, Gwee Li Sui, Tan Chee Lay
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Editions
Date of Publication: 2015-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Literature
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, Art and Photography, Literature, Poetry
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 12 readers)

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The first of its kind, this two-volume anthology comprises fifty specially-commissioned new works from past recipients of the prestigious Cultural Medallion or Young Artist Award. Commemorating the nation’s Golden Jubilee, this book celebrates the rich polyphony of Singapore’s literary creative voices. Traversing genres and generations, readers will encounter poetry, prose, comics and plays. Pieces written in Chinese, Malay and Tamil are accompanied by English translations, which ensure that important literary voices are heard in English for the first time. Edited by Gwee Li Sui, this book is a significant milestone in Singaporean literature. ABOUT VOLUME I — Life The twenty-five works featured here document accounts of cross-influence where the voice of an individual and the character of a country are inflected in each other. You may find behind the distinct personalities of some pieces a dynamic but not always conscious engagement with social norms while, in others, the real world comes to the fore as what evolves through little human decisions. ABOUT VOLUME II — Art This volume balances two seemingly diametrical aspects of art: its idea or contemplation and its creation. Each of the twenty-five works featured here manifests a felt tension between the spiritual content of art, what compels its existence, and the pragmatic world to which it is given, what struggles to accommodate its essence. Art in this context appears in a variety of ways: as a material thing, a socio-cultural veneer, a technique or style making sense of life, and a subject of inquiry.
 

Singaporean literary celebration in 50 new works

Singathology showcases the richness and diversity of Singaporean literature, featuring pieces from acclaimed artists like Cultural Medallion and Young Artist award winners. The unique inclusion of mother tongue languages provides an immersive experience for readers, while English translations allow for wider accessibility. Edited by literary expert Dr Gwee Li Sui, this two-volume anthology is a must-read for those looking to discover and appreciate Singaporean literature.

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.

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