Island of Bali
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First published in 1937, Island of Bali has come to be regarded as a classic work on the Balinese people and their civilization. Written with remarkable clarity, Covarrubias describes the geography and nature of the island, along with the history of the people, providing a thorough account of the community, family, and individual in all spheres of Balinese life. Miguel Covarrubias (1904-1957) was born in Mexico City and was an author, painter, caricaturist, and professor of art history at the National School of Anthropology in Mexico City.
IntroductionIThe Island3IIThe People11IIIThe Community39IVRice, Work, and Wealth70VEveryday Life in Bali88VIThe Family120VIIArt and the Artist160VIIIThe Drama205IXRites and Festivals259XWitchcraft320XIDeath and Cremation359XIIModern Bali and the Future391Glossary409Bibliography413
