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Old Javanese-English dictionary
First published 1982 · 2368 pages
A deeply studious and authoritative reference work that meticulously maps the historical lexicon of Old Javanese.
What it feels like
Reading this volume is less about narrative momentum and more about the quiet, studious thrill of linguistic excavation. As a comprehensive dictionary of the Kawi language, the text offers a steady, highly structured experience grounded in academic rigor. The mood is deeply intellectual and objective, reflecting its origins with the Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde. Each page presents meticulous, utilitarian prose designed to preserve and translate historical Malayan vocabularies into English. It is an atmosphere of quiet preservation, where the emotional arc is simply the satisfaction of unlocking ancient meanings. This is a definitive, authoritative resource crafted specifically for dedicated linguists, historians, and scholars who delight in the precise mechanics of historical Indonesian languages.
- Mood
- studious
- quiet
- intellectual
- Tone
- scholarly
- meticulous
- authoritative
- objective
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- linguistic preservation · historical linguistics · lexicography · cultural memory
- The writing
- Utilitarian, highly structured, and precise, prioritizing clarity and academic rigor over narrative flow.
- The arc
- The reader moves from specific linguistic inquiries to a broader appreciation of an ancient vocabulary.
- Who it's for
- Scholars, linguists, and historians dedicated to the study of Malayan languages and Indonesian history.
About the book
Bibliography: p. [xxiii]-xxxi. At head of title: Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde.
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