Lloyd Fernando (31 May 1926 - 28 February 2008)

Quayum, Mohammad Abdul (2009) Lloyd Fernando (31 May 1926 - 28 February 2008). In: Dictionary of Literary Biography: Southeast Asian Writers. Gale Cengage, Detriot, New York, San Francisco, London, pp. 51-54. ISBN 13: 9780787681661

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Abstract

An essay on the life and works of Lloyd Fernando, a Malaysian writer, who is often credited with the first Malaysian novel in the English language, Scorpion Orchid, published in 1976. The article examines Fernando's contributions to Malaysian literature and his overall significance as one of the pioneering figures in the field.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	4725/5537
Uncontrolled Keywords:	An essay highlighting Lloyd Fernando's life and literary achievements
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PI Oriental languages and literatures P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN0080 Criticism P Language and Literature > PR English literature
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	Professor Mohammad A. Quayum
Date Deposited:	11 Nov 2011 12:26
Last Modified:	08 Mar 2012 00:32
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/5537

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