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An introduction to the literature of Indonesia, 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair’s Guest of Honour

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In this article: Ahmad Tohari Anindita S. Thayf Ayu Utami Dee Lestari Erni Aladjai Fira Basuki Hanna Rambe Lan Fang Lian Gouw Linda Christanty Marianne Katoppo Mira W Nh. Dini Nukila Amal Oka Rusmini Okky Madasari Pramoedya Ananta Toer Remy Sylado Sapardi Djoko Damono Seno Gumira Ajidarma

Written by Manneke Budiman
Originally published in Conversation.

Oct 14, 2015
Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country and among the most culturally diverse. Yet not many people are familiar with literary works by Indonesian writers. Why is that? Well … Indonesian literature plunged into obscurity following an anti-communist massacre in 1965-1966 that brought Suharto’s repressive New Order regime to power. As we enter the 50th year of the communist purge, this is about to change. Indonesia is the Guest of Honour in this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, taking place from October 14 to 16.

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