Several of his poems were published in Angkatan ’66: Prosa dan Puisi (1968), Tonggak 2 (1987), Dari Negeri Poci 2 (1994) and Sajak-Sajak Perjuangan dan Nyanyian Tanah Air (1995). He also wrote short stories and novels. In 1984, he received the prestigious Yayasan Buku Utama award for his poem "Lagu … [Read more...]

Pramoedya Ananta Toer, an Indonesian novelist, short-story writer, essayist, and critic, was deeply influenced by the works of John Steinbeck. His early experiences under Japanese occupation (1942–1944) and Indonesia's struggle for independence provided the foundation for his literary themes. Born … [Read more...]

He earned his doctoral degree from the Linguistics Department at Universitas Negeri Semarang, the state university in Semarang. His stories have been published in the following newspapers and literary magazines: Horison, Kompas, Suara Pembaruan, Republika, Koran Tempo, Media Indonesia, Jawa Pos, … [Read more...]

She was born in Amuntai, South Kalimantan province, Indonesia, in 1991. She studied economics, and opened Jules Bookstore, a bookshop and reading room in her hometown. She also collects and distributes books for underprivileged women and children. She began writing in 2017, when she also presented … [Read more...]