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Vendeur : -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, Etats-Unis
Etat : acceptable. Book may contain some writing, highlighting, and or cover damage. Shipped fast and reliably!. N° de réf. du vendeur OTV.9799589835.A
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Vendeur : 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, Etats-Unis
Softcover. Etat : Good. \"Centuries ago, there was, in the eastern part of the island of Java, a kingdom by the name of Daha.\" So begins The King, the Witch and the Priest, a fable with contemporary allure that is based on the story of Calon Arang, a Javanese legend dating from the twelfth century. As tradition tells it, Calon Arang was a powerful witch from the village of Girah who had a beautiful daughter named Ratna Manggali who could find no husband. No man would have her for fear of her mother. Calon Arang became so angered by her daughter\'s plight that she spread pestilence throughout the kingdom. To deal with the problem, King Erlangga ordered his most respected priest, Empu Baradah, to get rid of Calon Arang. This proved to be no easy task as Calon Arang owned a book containing all the secrets of sorcery.This ancient tale, as retold by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, exhibits a remarkable relevance to contemporary life with timeless lessons such as the triumph of good over evil and the ever-possible eternal salvation of one\'s soul. Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925-2006) is Indonesia\'s most celebrated writer, with over thirty works of fiction translated into over thirty languages. A recipient of many major international awards, he was most recently awarded the Grand Prize in the 2000 Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize competition, Japan\'s highest literary honor. Willem Samuels is a long-time resident of Jakarta and has translated several of Pramoedya\'s works including The Fugitive, The Mute\'s Soliloquy, The Girl From the Coast and All That is Gone. N° de réf. du vendeur AMPLE9799589835
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Vendeur : Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.32. N° de réf. du vendeur bk9799589835xvz189zvxgdd
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Vendeur : Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, Etats-Unis
Etat : Fair. Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 0.32. N° de réf. du vendeur 353-9799589835-acp
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur 4964109-n
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Vendeur : Save With Sam, North Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. Brand New! This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur 9799589835
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Vendeur : BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, Etats-Unis
Paperback or Softback. Etat : New. The King, the Witch and the Priest: A Twelfth-Century Javanese Tale (Calon Arang) 0.32. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur BBS-9789799589835
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Vendeur : Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. N° de réf. du vendeur ABLIING23Apr0412070079036
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Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 4964109
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Vendeur : Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. Brand New Copy. N° de réf. du vendeur BBB_new9799589835
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