This month Words without Borders presents writing from Indonesia, where history and myth inform a rich narrative tradition. For many of the authors here, writing is both vehicle and subject, and their work represents and addresses the art and act of storytelling. Though the writing often turns … [Read more...]
Series
Diverse Indonesia: Next Generation
Indonesia’s selection as Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 is a tremendous opportunity to show international audiences our literary and cultural achievements, and for us it also means re-publication of long out-of-print classics, a chance to learn the workings of global publishing industry, … [Read more...]
Reformations: Indonesian Literature in Translation
A Series on Indonesian Literature in the Margins. Indonesian’s stories may not be well known, but Indonesian writers are capturing them. Slowly, the rest of the world is starting to pay attention. This year Indonesia is the guest of honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the first time a Southeast … [Read more...]