Between tradition and modernity: Lauddin and his “Story of the Young Captain” (commented translation and research article) ; Между традицией и современностью: Лауддин и его «Повесть о Молодом Капитане» (комментированный перевод и исследование)

The publication (a research article and Russian translation) deals with the earliest specimen of Malay documentary prose, the memoirs of a non-professional author Lauddin, who came from a prosperous merchant family. The book describes actual historical events, which took place in the mid 18th century: the dramatic rivalry between the Dutch and the British in the Java and Sumatra regions. This rivalry was crucial for Lauddin’s fate as that of his father and brothers. In terms of its content, Lauddin's work can certainly be considered innovative. At the same time, a truthful story about events i... Mehr ...