This book represents an in-depth research of traditional Malay literature based on various categories of literature written and copied in the 19th century, texts of critical studies carried out on a number of these works of literature, and critical studies and general evaluations pertaining to various aspects of traditional Malay literature by researcher of literature, history, anthropology, sociology, political science and other literary theories.

In addition, this book presents a detailed study of the characteristics of traditional Malay literature by focussing on aspects that involve the study of texts, aspects of writing, aspects of works, authorship, Malay authors and forms of traditional Malay literature.

In this book, the author elucidates how the development of history, religion and learning has had an effect on the production of traditional Malay literature. The author also presents an insight on the thinking and values of Malay society as reflected in the works of traditional Malay literature.