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Ratings: ★★★☆☆ (3.8/5)
Genre: Literary Studies / Cultural Studies / Asian Literature / Sri Lankan Non‑Fiction

Book Review:
A Handbook of Bali Literature by Somapala Jayawardhana – Senior Lecturer in Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Ruhuna, and a prolific researcher across multiple disciplines – provides an introductory overview of the literary traditions of Bali, Indonesia. Covering genres such as kakawin, kidung, and Balinese theatre, the book explores the intersection of Hinduism, culture, and literature unique to the island of Bali. Jayawardhana, who has over thirty publications to his credit and serves as Hony. Joint Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, brings his extensive scholarly expertise to this concise handbook. Useful for students and researchers in South and Southeast Asian literature, religious studies, and cultural history.