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Joesoef Isak
Writer
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An Indonesian publisher, translator, and left-wing intellectual. He was an advocate of free speech during President Suharto’s authoritarian New Order administration and was imprisoned from 1967 to 1977 without trial. In 1980, he helped found and direct the publishing house Hasta Mitra, publisher of Pramoedya A. Toer’s Buru Quartet. In 2005, Isak was the inaugural recipient of the Australian PEN Keneally Award for his work.
In the Headlines
Indonesia Southeast Asia And International Affairs, USYD / What Media Says
Sep 14, 2006
At a Glance
As of now, our resource library is a powerhouse: 602 writers, 834 books from 257 publishers, 775 contributing authors, and a total of 1153 pieces—387 news coverages, 226 clippings, and 540 book reviews. We've sourced from 362 distinct outlets to enrich our content. Add 81 translated works and 58 handpicked standout resources, and you've got a snapshot of our dedication to cultivating a vibrant literary landscape.
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