Language and Literature, a volume in the Indonesian Heritage series, explores the linguistic diversity and literary traditions of Indonesia. Written by scholars, writers, and cultural researchers, the book examines the origins and development of Indonesian and regional languages, oral traditions, classical literature, and modern literary movements. The volume highlights the cultural significanc…
This book presents a comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s writing traditions, featuring significant manuscripts preserved at the National Library of Indonesia. Written by Ann Kumar and John H. McGlynn with contributing essays by experts such as Mastini Hardjoprakoso, the book explains the historical development of writing, various script forms, and notable Nusantara manuscripts. Published by…
The subject of Toeti Heraty’s poetry ranges from human encounters in an age of conceit to the confessions of an ever-restless soul. Many of Heraty’s poems give voice to the emotional struggles and disappointments of women. They show a clear feminist influence; yet their method of confronting the patriarchy is not always direct. Instead, Heraty quietly questions the complicity of a world tha…