The lyrical prose of Pengakuan Pariyem was recited by the author before enthusiastic audiences of students, and this introduces us to the performance aspect of Indonesian literature, which is perhaps more important that its written aspect, and is found in such forms as the declamation of poetry, … [Read more...]
Tarian Bumi
July 6, 2014 by
Earth Dance," the story of four generations of Balinese women, centers on conflicts that arise between the demands of caste and personal desires. Narrated by Ida Ayu Telaga, a Balinese woman in her thirties, the novel shows Balinese women-as depicted by her mother, grandmother and female peers-to be … [Read more...]
Sidelines: Thought Pieces from Tempo
July 3, 2014 by
In SIDELINES, Indonesian intellectual Goenawan Mohamad reveals an Indonesia which exists beyond the headlines. He writes about identity and change, democracy and freedom, and the meaning of history. This book gives an unrivalled insight into a complex country with a many-layered past. It introduces … [Read more...]
