This valuable title, in print for over thirty years, provides a lasting contribution to our understanding of Javanese society. Insight comes through an analysis of wayang (Javanese shadow plays), not just as theater but in a broader social context. The revised edition has been completely reformatted and the quality of the rich artwork has been enhanced. 1997. 104 pages. 65 illustrations.
A fresh retelling of the ancient texts about Ishtar, the world's first goddess. Illustrated with visual artifacts of the period. 'A great masterpiece of universal literature.'--Mircea Eliade