Title Women of the Kakawin world : marriage and sexuality in the Indic courts of Java and Bali / Helen Creese

Published Armonk, N.Y. ; London : M.E. Sharpe, [2004] ©2004

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Description xiii, 357 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm Contents 1. Frameworks -- 2. Like a precious jewel : life at court -- 3. A fitting partner : courtship and betrothal -- 4. The time appointed : the ceremonies of marriage -- 5. An experience so wondrous : Kakawin sexuality -- 6. Nothing is more virtuous : death and loyalty -- 7. The poetics of control Notes "An East gate book." Formerly CIP. Uk Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-334) and index Subject Javanese poetry -- History and criticism. Epic poetry, Balinese -- History and criticism. Women in literature. Courts and courtiers in literature. SUBJECT Bali (Indonesia : Province) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80015517 -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008851 Bali Island (Indonesia) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85011173 -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008851 Java (Indonesia) -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008115663 Indonesia -- Civilization -- Indic influences. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh98008132 LC no. 2004008282 ISBN 0765601591 hardback 0765601605 paperback

Other Titles Marriage and sexuality in the Indic courts of Java and Bali

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