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…
The book Le Général Gris is a novel by Alain Guérin that tells a story tinged with politics and military intrigue. Through the main character nicknamed “The Gray General,” this novel depicts the social atmosphere and power struggles within the French military. Guérin, known as a journalist and political writer, combines elements of fiction with realistic depictions of tension, strategy,…
The Social Rebel in American Literature presents a critical exploration of the recurring figure of the social rebel in American literary tradition. Edited by Robert H. Woodward and James J. Clark, the book analyzes how American writers depict characters who challenge social norms, resist authority, and embody individual dissent. Through a series of scholarly essays, the volume traces the evolut…
This novel by Grigori Fedoseyev tells a dramatic and gripping story set in the harsh wilderness of Siberia. The narrative follows a group of explorers who find themselves trapped in the remote Dzjoegdyr region, where they must confront extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and the limits of human endurance. Fedoseyev draws on real experiences from Soviet expeditions, offering a vivid portrayal …
The Positive Hero in Russian Literature is a seminal study by Rufus W. Mathewson, Jr., examining the evolution of the “positive hero” as an ideological and literary construct in Russian and Soviet literature. Through an analysis of major writers and canonical texts, the book traces how the concept of the idealized heroic figure developed from pre-revolutionary traditions to its central role…
The Young Guard is a classic Soviet novel by A. Fadeev depicting the heroic activities of the Young Guard, an underground Komsomol resistance organization operating in Krasnodon during the Nazi occupation in World War II. The novel follows a group of young patriots who organize sabotage, spread anti-fascist materials, and resist German forces despite the extreme dangers they face. Blending hist…
"Men at War" is a classic anthology compiled by Ernest Hemingway, comprising some of the greatest war stories of all time from some of the world's greatest writers. It features stories from diverse historical periods and perspectives, highlighting the tension, tragedy, courage, and humanity of the war experience. With a foreword by Hemingway himself, the book offers a profound reflection on the…
This special issue of Présence Africaine presents a comprehensive account of the 1st International Conference of Negro Writers and Artists, held at the Sorbonne in Paris, September 19–22, 1956. The conference brought together writers, artists, and intellectuals from Africa and the diaspora, including figures such as Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, Richard Wright, and Alioune Diop. I…
Fiji in the Pacific (Fourth Edition) provides an accessible introduction to the history, geography, culture, and environment of Fiji, written especially for younger readers and students. Revised by Terrence A. Donnelly, Max Quanchi, and Gavin J. A. Kerr, the book combines clear explanations with photographs, illustrations, maps, and educational features to support classroom learning. It covers …
This special issue of Présence Africaine contains documents, speeches, reports, and essays presented at the Second Congress of Negro Writers and Artists, held in Rome from March 26 to April 1, 1959. This congress brought together intellectuals, artists, and writers from Africa and the diaspora to discuss issues of identity, culture, colonialism, decolonization, and the role of art and literatu…