Modern Indonesian Literature
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A landmark work of literary scholarship, Modern Indonesian Literature presents a comprehensive survey of the development of Indonesian writing from its earliest modern forms through the mid-twentieth century. Dutch scholar A. Teeuw chronicles the emergence of a national literary identity, tracing how Indonesian authors navigated the complex intersections of colonial influence, indigenous tradition, and the revolutionary spirit of independence. With academic rigor and genuine enthusiasm for the subject, the text details the major literary movements, key authors, and defining works that shaped a distinctly Indonesian voice in prose, poetry, and drama. Teeuw illustrates how language itself — particularly the adoption of Bahasa Indonesia — became a powerful instrument of cultural and political self-determination. An indispensable reference for students and scholars of Southeast Asian literature and postcolonial studies, this authoritative volume remains a foundational text in the field.
Author: A. Teeuw
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Martinus Nijhoff
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of literary scholarship, Modern Indonesian Literature presents a comprehensive survey of the development of Indonesian writing from its earliest modern forms through the mid-twentieth century. Dutch scholar A. Teeuw chronicles the emergence of a national literary identity, tracing how Indonesian authors navigated the complex intersections of colonial influence, indigenous tradition, and the revolutionary spirit of independence. With academic rigor and genuine enthusiasm for the subject, the text details the major literary movements, key authors, and defining works that shaped a distinctly Indonesian voice in prose, poetry, and drama. Teeuw illustrates how language itself — particularly the adoption of Bahasa Indonesia — became a powerful instrument of cultural and political self-determination. An indispensable reference for students and scholars of Southeast Asian literature and postcolonial studies, this authoritative volume remains a foundational text in the field.