by Humas Ikapi | Apr 18, 2023
First published in 1969, The Pilgrim has been hailed as Indonesia’s first modern novel. The main characters are an artist and a graveyard overseer. The former representing emotion and the latter signifying reason and conflicting aspects of human nature. Despite the...
by Humas Ikapi | Apr 18, 2023
This novel is a celebration of life and human commitment. The hero had decided to start a new life as a farmer, moving to one of Indonesia’s outer islands as part of the government’s transmigration program. His almost futile efforts then brought him to meet various...
by Humas Ikapi | Apr 18, 2023
First published in 1949, this legendary novel tells the story of Hasan’s spiritual and intellectual crisis. He was raised to be a devout Muslim but comes to doubt his faith after he got involved with a group of modern young people. Upon the publication of this novel,...
by Humas Ikapi | Apr 17, 2023
The first-ever novel by a Papuan author tells a story of generosity, greed, and resilience from the friendship of Andevavait, a tide-pool blenny; Bohurai, a greedy toad-fish; and Anggereai, an observant striped-crab, as they adventure amongst tidal rock-pools and upon...
by Humas Ikapi | Apr 17, 2023
A landmark novel, The Weaverbirds is a tale of physical and spiritual struggle. The story spans the time from the formative days of Indonesia’s independence to Indonesia’s oil crisis in the mid-1970s. Larasati, the precious daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Antana, and...
