{"product_id":"the-centhini-story-the-javanese-journey-of-life-translated-and-condensed-by-soewito-santoso-additional-text-by-kestity-pringgoharjono-photographs-by-fendi-siregar","title":"The Centhini Story - The Javanese Journey of Life  Translated and condensed by Soewito Santoso, additional text by Kestity Pringgoharjono. Photographs by Fendi Siregar.","description":"\u003cdiv data-testid=\"description\" class=\"BookPageMetadataSection__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TruncatedContent\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TruncatedContent__text TruncatedContent__text--large TruncatedContent__text--expanded\" data-testid=\"contentContainer\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DetailsLayoutRightParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DetailsLayoutRightParagraph__widthConstrained\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Formatted\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSecond Hand \/ Antiquarian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Centhini Story \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003etakes the reader on an unforgettable tour of the magical island of Java and gives an incredible insight into the traditions and customs of the Javanese. In this first-ever English translation of the 19th-century epic \u003ci\u003e Serat Centhini \u003c\/i\u003e, the author has stayed true to the essence of the original work, making a much-loved but almost forgotten literary heritage accessible once again. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Centhini Story\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e tells the tale of two princes and a princess who fled their palace in Giri kingdom when it was attacked by Sultan Agung of Mataram kingdom in 1635. In the confusion, Prince Jayengresmi is separated from his younger siblings and embarks on a quest to find them. Seeking to be reunited with each other, they travel across the length and breadth of the island of Java. It is a quest that spans more than a decade. At every stage of their journey, the people they encounter¡Xwhether a wise recluse on a mountain peak or a learned guru of a \u003ci\u003e pesantren \u003c\/i\u003e(Islamic school)¡Xintroduce ideas that give a lively insight into the Javanese way of life and their beliefs. By the time the three siblings finally meet, each of them¡Xas well as the people they have forged close relationships with¡Xhas overcome trials and tribulations and developed emotionally and spiritually. For them, it is not only a journey over hill and vale but a journey of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"genresList\" class=\"BookPageMetadataSection__genres\"\u003ePublished: Marshall Cavendish Editions, London 2006\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good, dust jacket unclipped. Binding firm, pages clean and unmarked.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Watkins Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57266062623094,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0635\/6656\/files\/IMG_4709.heic?v=1770733030","url":"https:\/\/shop.watkinsbooks.com\/products\/the-centhini-story-the-javanese-journey-of-life-translated-and-condensed-by-soewito-santoso-additional-text-by-kestity-pringgoharjono-photographs-by-fendi-siregar","provider":"Watkins Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}