Home | Headlines | Writers Directory | Books | Contributing Authors
If you are a writer yourself, join our growing literary network. Be seen. Be read. Get listed today!

    Threads of Dignity

    Book — Novel


    Threads of Dignity

    Sukanta’s first volume in this trilogy, Threads of Dignity, allows the reader to see and feel such a reality, and to learn how one’s inner resources can be called upon to deal with such a situation on a day-to-day basis. The author draws on his years of imprisonment to recount the harrowing life in detention of the main character, Mawa.



    Author Putu Oka Sukanta
    Translator Keith Foulcher

    Format Paperback, English
    Page(s) 520
    ISBN/ISBN13 /9786237150114
    Published Date Mar 29, 2022
    Publisher Lontar Foundation

    View on Goodreads | Google Books
    Click here for more info!



    Audiences History


    Other/Related Editions




    As seen as


    Its publisher Lontar has now released a translation of the first and second books in the trilogy. All three novels have been translated by Keith Foulcher who has sensitively and sympathetically made them as readable in English as they are in Indonesian.
    Ron Witton  in A life told in three parts (Inside Indonesia, Jul 11, 2022)


    Latest News

    About Us

    Ready to explore our writer's directory? It’s not just a cool space for writers to connect—it's the ultimate toolkit for event hosts, lit organizers, librarians, book nerds, and anyone curious about Indonesian writers. Think of it as the cozy home for Indonesian writers, breaking language barriers and opening up our literary scene to the world. Read more!

    Got questions, comments, or contributions? Reach out via email, or say hi on X, Facebook, Instagram, or through our contact form.

    Sign up for Our Monthly Digest and get the best of latest update special for you.


    HOME FOR INDONESIAN WRITERS | Break down the language barriers that have prevented Indonesian literature from becoming more widespread.

    © 2014-2025 . IDWRITERS . All Rights Reserved. Credits

    You cannot copy content of this page