Srengenge by Shahnon Ahmad showcases the Malay culture and thought intertwined with a tale of spirits and djinns. Shahnon Ahmad further describes the daily life of Kedahan Malay villagers with vivid details of their habits and their pastimes. The story follows an ambitious Awang Cik Teh and a growing mountain of issues he must face in achieving his goals; from the reactions of the villagers and to the wrath of the Srengenge.