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related to Literature of Indonesia. Indonesian literature is a term grouping various genres of South-East Asian literature. Indonesian literature can refer
Indonesian_literature
Indonesian exile literature refers to works of Indonesian literature produced by writers living in exile after the 30 September Movement (Gerakan 30 September
Indonesian_exile_literature
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Indonesian or indonesian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Indonesian is anything of, from, or related to Indonesia, an archipelagic country
Indonesian
Language spoken in Indonesia
other forms of communication are conducted in Indonesian. Under Indonesian rule from 1976 to 1999, Indonesian was designated as the official language of
Indonesian_language
Country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Penduduk Indonesia" [Citizenship, Ethnicity, Religion, and Everyday Language of the Indonesian Population] (PDF) (in Indonesian). Statistics Indonesia. Archived
Indonesia
language literature of colonial and post-colonial Indonesia from the Dutch Golden Age to the present day. It includes Dutch, Indo-European and Indonesian authors
Dutch_Indies_literature
People of Indonesia
Portuguese. Indonesian literature can refer to literature produced in the Indonesian archipelago. It is also used to refer more broadly to literature produced
Indonesians
Period in Indonesian literature
was a period in Indonesian literature. This generation of writers started publishing after the Japanese military occupation of Indonesia (then called the
1945_Generation
Indonesian literary critic, documentarian and professor
B. Jassin Literary Archive (Indonesian: Pusat Dokumentasi Sastra H.B. Jassin), using it to document Indonesian literature. After suffering six strokes
HB_Jassin
Indonesian publishing company
Literature") is the state-owned publisher of Indonesia and publisher of major pieces of Indonesian literature such as Salah Asuhan, Sitti Nurbaya and Layar
Balai_Pustaka
Abstract speculation from the people of Indonesia
term Indonesian philosophy originates from the title of a book written by M. Nasroen, in which he traced philosophical elements found in Indonesian culture
Indonesian_philosophy
1928 novel by Abdul Muis
Salah Asuhan (Indonesian: Wrong Upbringing) is an Indonesian novel by Abdul Muis originally published in 1928 by Balai Pustaka. It is widely considered
Salah_Asuhan
Dutch critic of Indonesian literature
humanities between Indonesia and the Netherlands. According to Indonesian writer Sapardi Djoko Damono, Teeuw's analyses of Indonesian literature always include
A._Teeuw
Indonesian literature expert and lecturer
University of Indonesia, where she began teaching in the 1980s. Budianta has written extensively on English and Indonesian literature, dealing with subjects
Melani_Budianta
Balinese literature refers to the oral and written Balinese language literature of the people of Bali, an island in Indonesia. It is generally divided
Balinese_literature
translation in Indonesian Language Ruyl, Albert Corneliſz (1629), Het Nievwe Testament. - Iang Testamentvm Baharv, Enckhuyſen: Jan Jacobſz. (in Indonesian) List
Bible translations into Indonesian
Bible_translations_into_Indonesian
Indonesian literary magazine
Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-759-849-5. Raffel, Burton (1967). The Development of Modern Indonesian Poetry. Albany:
Poedjangga_Baroe
(National Culture Institute) represented PNI with ideas of Indonesian nationalism. Lesbumi (Indonesian Muslim Cultural Arts Institute) representing the Islamic
Indonesian literature in the period 1950–65
Indonesian_literature_in_the_period_1950–65
is an index to articles about notable literary awards. Nobel Prize in Literature – since 1901 Hugo Award – since 1953 NIN Award − since 1954 Golden Wreath
List_of_literary_awards
The culture of Indonesia (Indonesian: Budaya Indonesia) has been shaped by the interplay of indigenous customs and diverse foreign influences. As the
Culture_of_Indonesia
Vietnamese literature Southeast Asian literature Burmese literature Cambodian literature Indonesian literature Laotian literature Malaysian literature Philippine
Asian_literature
1943 Indonesian poem by Chairil Anwar
that Anwar showed in the poem. According to Timorese scholar of Indonesian literature A. G. Hadzarmawit Netti, the title "Aku" emphasizes Anwar's individualistic
Aku_(poem)
1938 novel by Hamka
(1995). Ringkasan dan Ulasan Novel Indonesia Modern [Summaries and Commentary on Modern Indonesian Novels] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-553-123-4
Di Bawah Lindungan Ka'bah (novel)
Di_Bawah_Lindungan_Ka'bah_(novel)
Indonesian poet
March 2002 in Japan) was a prominent Indonesian poet who contributed actively to the development of Indonesian literature between 1965 and 1998. Wing Kardjo
Wing_Kardjo
Indonesian poet (1959–2018)
the Generation 2000 in the Indonesian literature, who made a significant contribution to the development of the Indonesian vers libre. He regularly conducted
Dimas_Arika_Mihardja
1938 novel by Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah
(1995). Ringkasan dan Ulasan Novel Indonesia Modern [Summaries and Commentary on Modern Indonesian Novels] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-553-123-4
Tenggelamnya Kapal van der Wijck
Tenggelamnya_Kapal_van_der_Wijck
Indonesian writer (1931–2017)
Kompas Award (Lifetime Achievement Award) for achievements in literature (1997) Indonesian Government Culture Award (2011) Prize of the Academy of the Province
Gerson_Poyk
Malay-language literature from the Malay world
Haji Tun Sri Lanang Indonesian literature, for works considered part of the modern Indonesian literary canon Malaysian literature, for works considered
Classical_Malay_literature
Indonesian poet, activist and editor
1935) is an Indonesian poet, activist and the editor of the monthly literary magazine Horison. Ismail figured prominently in Indonesian literature of the post-Sukarno
Taufiq_Ismail
Book by Achdiat Karta Mihardja
(1995). Ringkasan dan Ulasan Novel Indonesia Modern [Summaries and Commentary on Modern Indonesian Novels] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-553-123-4
Atheis
Indonesian literary critic
modern Indonesian literature began with the Indonesian National Awakening in the 1920s. He viewed the early institutions of Indonesian literature poorly
Bakri_Siregar
Book by Marah Roesli
protagonists kiss. A. Teeuw, a Dutch critic of Indonesian literature and lecturer at the University of Indonesia, notes that the use of pantuns (a Malay poetic
Sitti_Nurbaya
Austronesian ethnic group of Indonesia
Eneste, Pamusuk (2001). Bibliografi Sastra Indonesia [Bibliography of Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian). Magelang: Yayasan Indonesiatera. ISBN 978-979-9375-17-9
Batak
Book by Armijn Pane
(2007). Ringkasan dan Ulasan Novel Indonesia Modern [Summaries and Commentary on Modern Indonesian Novels] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-025-006-2
Belenggu
Book by Soeman Hs
has since been considered a pioneer of the Indonesian short story. The Dutch scholar of Indonesian literature A. Teeuw writes that the collection is Soeman's
Kawan_Bergeloet
Indonesian author (1921–1979)
known as the representative of the prose of the '45 generation of Indonesian literature. Idrus was born in Padang, West Sumatera on 12 September 1921. His
Idrus
the Indonesian education system has been organized on the Indonesian National Qualification Framework (Indonesian: Kerangka Kerja Nasional Indonesia, KKNI)
Education_in_Indonesia
Indonesian Islamic scholar (1941–2026)
the dean of Muhammadiyah University of Malang and an expert on Indonesian literature. She served as a faculty member at Leiden University, Mercu Buana
Siti_Chamamah_Soeratno
Indonesian writer, poet (1924–1995)
contemporary Indonesian poets. Jakarta: Lontar Foundation in collaboration with SOAS. 1990. ISBN 979-8083-03-2. Teeuw, A. (1967). Modern Indonesian Literature. The
Subagio_Sastrowardoyo
Literature with influences based on Islamic religion
categories like Indonesian literature, Somali literature, Pakistani literature, and Persian literature would all qualify as Islamic literature. A second definition
Islamic_literature
Dutch politician
Bibliography Eneste, Pamusuk (2001). Buku Pintar Sastra Indonesia [Handbook of Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian) (3rd ed.). Jakarta: Kompas. ISBN 9789799251787
Rustam_Effendi
Cultural and social movement associated with the Indonesian Communist Party
Rampan, Korrie Layun (2000). Leksikon Susastra Indonesia [A Lexicon of Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. ISBN 978-979-666-358-3
Lembaga_Kebudajaan_Rakjat
Indonesian literary genre
sastrawangi; literally 'fragrant literature') is a label given to a new body of Indonesian literature written by young, urban Indonesian women who take on controversial
Sastra_wangi
Written works of art
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Outline_of_literature
list of literature pages categorized by country, language, or cultural group. Sometimes these literatures will be called national literatures because
Literature_by_country
Indonesian poet (1940–2020)
July 2020) was an Indonesian poet known for lyrical poems, and who was widely regarded as the pioneer of lyrical poetry in Indonesia. He died in South
Sapardi_Djoko_Damono
American editor and translator (born 1952)
attend an advanced Indonesian language program at the Indonesian Teachers College in Malang. He then attended the University of Indonesia for a year, began
John_H._McGlynn
1933 Indonesian novel
(1995). Ringkasan dan Ulasan Novel Indonesia Modern [Summaries and Commentary on Modern Indonesian Novels] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-553-123-4
Kalau_Tak_Untung
15th–16th-century literary work
Memory of the World International Register. The Malay Annals is historical literature written in the form of narrative-prose with its main theme being lauding
Malay_Annals
Armageddon: Indonesian Short Stories". Archipel. 16 (16): 227–229. Teeuw, A. (1980). Sastra Baru Indonesia [New Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian). Vol
Surabaya_(fictional_work)
Indonesian university
National University (Indonesian: Universitas Nasional, UNAS) is the oldest private university in Jakarta and the second oldest in Indonesia. It was founded
National University (Indonesia)
National_University_(Indonesia)
Indonesian poet
Leksikon Susastra Indonesia (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. ISBN 9796663589. Teeuw, A. (1979). Modern Indonesian Literature. Vol. II. The Hague:
Sitor_Situmorang
Indonesian writer
Jakarta. He is an active writer who writes essays about Indonesian culture, Indonesian literature, and history. He also wrote poetry, and short stories
Saleh_Iskandar_Poeradisastra
Balinese writer
"Figures in the carpet: a selection of modern Indonesian poetry of Bali". RIMA: Review of Indonesian and Malaysian Affairs. 32 (1): 1–23. "Balinese authors
Nyoman_Tusthi_Eddy
1953 book by Abdul Haris Nasution
Guerrilla Warfare and the Indonesian Defence System, Past and Future / Indonesian: Pokok-pokok gerilya dan pertahanan Republik Indonesia dimasa jang lalu dan
Fundamentals of Guerrilla Warfare
Fundamentals_of_Guerrilla_Warfare
Jakarta. Indonesian Shia are found in areas of Java, Madura and Sumatra. Certain Shia practices or beliefs may have influenced some historical Indonesian literature
Shia_Islam_in_Indonesia
This is a list of libraries in Indonesia. Jakarta East Jakarta Library (in Indonesian) Jakarta Public Library [Wikidata], est.1977 Jakarta State Islamic
List of libraries in Indonesia
List_of_libraries_in_Indonesia
Legal deposit library in Jakarta
the Republic of Indonesia (Perpusnas, Indonesian: Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia) is the legal deposit library of Indonesia. It is located at
National_Library_of_Indonesia
Indonesian dictionary
Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI; lit. 'Great Dictionary of the Indonesian Language') is the official dictionary of the Indonesian language compiled
Kamus_Besar_Bahasa_Indonesia
Horse racing in Indonesia is a form of equestrian sport steeped in Indonesian history and culture. The history of the sport in the region can be dated
Horse_racing_in_Indonesia
Indonesian nonprofit organization
and Indonesian protest art." In 2010, the Lontar Foundation published the Lontar Anthology of Indonesian Drama, the first anthology of Indonesian drama
Lontar_Foundation
Indonesian poet
30 September 2011. Teeuw, A. (1980). Sastra Baru Indonesia [New Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian). Vol. 1. Ende: Nusa Indah. OCLC 222168801. Yampolsky
Chairil_Anwar
Dutch colony in Indonesia (1800–1949)
to transfer sovereignty to Indonesia, leading to Dutch recognition of Indonesian sovereignty at the 1949 Dutch–Indonesian Round Table Conference. During
Dutch_East_Indies
Indonesian author
a modern educated Indonesian man. Due to both the style and content, the novel is regarded as a milestone in Indonesian literature. His early short stories
Armijn_Pane
Indonesian scholar (1886–1960)
1886 – 12 November 1960), was an Indonesian scholar in Indonesian studies, Islamic law, and native Indonesian literature. He distinguished himself as one
Hoesein_Djajadiningrat
(1923). Siregar, Bakri (1964). Sedjarah Sastera Indonesia [History of Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian). Vol. 1. Jakarta: Akademi Sastera dan Bahasa
1917_in_literature
Book by Amir Hamzah
related to love and searching, and according to Dutch scholar of Indonesian literature A. Teeuw the collection is united by a theme of longing. Johns states
Buah_Rindu
Book by Ahmad Tohari
or Dome') is an Indonesian novel written by Ahmad Tohari. It follows a poor man named Karman who becomes a member of the Indonesian Communist Party,
Kubah
Indonesian activist and writer
Afrizal Malna (born 7 June 1957 in Jakarta, Indonesia), is an Indonesian activist, writer of prose, poetry, and theatrical texts. Afrizal Malna before
Afrizal_Malna
Indonesian writer (born 1984)
October 1984) is an Indonesian author and sociologist known for her portrayals of the social and political conditions in Indonesia. She received the Khatulistiwa
Okky_Madasari
tekanan. Bahasa Indonesia soedah djadi bahasa keboedajaan dan akan toemboeh dengan keboedajaan Indonesia." (Indonesian for "Indonesian is a communication
History_of_the_Malay_language
Indonesian actress, model, and writer
sinetron (Indonesian soap operas). While pursuing her career in the entertainment industry, she realized her passion in Indonesian literature. She published
Happy_Salma
Indonesian internet community
Kompas (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2012. Siregar, Lisa (8 March 2011). "Book of Indonesian Twitter
Fiksimini
1939 novel by Hamka
Analisis Struktur Novel Indonesia Modern, 1930-1939 [Structural Analysis of Modern Indonesian Novels, 1930-1939] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Department of
Tuan_Direktur
Javanese literature has a very large historical component. In all sorts of texts, such as laudatory poems, chronicles, and travelogues, writers have interpreted
Javanese_historical_texts
Malaysian hikayat, or folktale, about Malaccan warrior Hang Tuah
Hikayat Hang Tuah (Jawi: حکاية هڠ تواه) is a Malay work of literature that tells the tale of the historical figure of a Malay warrior Hang Tuah and his
Hikayat_Hang_Tuah
mixed Dutch-Indonesian board and ran bookstores and a publishing house. Pembangoenan's goal was to spread Dutch and Indonesian literature in Dutch East
Stichting_Opbouw-Pembangoenan
Indonesian poet (1946–2021)
Rampan, Korrie Layun (2000). Leksikon Susastra Indonesia [Lexicon of Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian) (First ed.). Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. pp. 143–144
Akhudiat
Prize established in 1895 by Alfred Nobel
The Nobel Prize in Literature, here meaning for Literature (Swedish: Nobelpriset i litteratur), is a Swedish literature prize that is awarded annually
Nobel_Prize_in_Literature
Long narrative poems composed in Old Javanese
written in verse form with rhythms and meters derived from Sanskrit literature. Poets used a formalized literary language, rather than the vernacular
Kakawin
1936 novel by Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana
(2007). Ringkasan dan Ulasan Novel Indonesia Modern [Summaries and Commentary on Modern Indonesian Novels] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-025-006-2
Layar_Terkembang
Leadership (original Indonesian title: Kepemimpinan Militer "Military Leadership") is a two-volume work by Prabowo Subianto, now the Indonesian President. First
On the Art of Military Leadership
On_the_Art_of_Military_Leadership
Southeast Asian rice dish
Netherlands, Indonesian cuisine is common due to the historical colonial ties with Indonesia. Indo-Dutch and Indonesians cater Indonesian food both in
Nasi_goreng
Government agency regulating Indonesian language
Empowerment. KBBI (Big Indonesian Dictionary) Improved Indonesian Spelling (Fifth Edition Archived 2023-09-26 at the Wayback Machine) Indonesian Spelling Editing
Agency for Language Development and Cultivation
Agency_for_Language_Development_and_Cultivation
Indonesian writer and literary critic
contributing poems, stories, and essays to the Indonesian-run magazine Pembaroean. During the Indonesian National Revolution, Balfas found employment as
M._Balfas
Indonesian poet (1962–2024)
introducing extensive innovations to Indonesian literature. Some of Pinurbo's poems were parodic of traditional Indonesian poetry. He commonly used imagery
Joko_Pinurbo
Indonesian journalist (born 1963)
were in Indonesia in 2004, 2009, and 2014. In the same year, he was chosen as one of 33 the most influential literature figures in Indonesian history
Denny_Januar_Ali
during the Indonesian National Revolution and includes many unique eye witness accounts of this chaotic and violent period. During the Indonesian National
Trisnojuwono
1932 novel by Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana
(1995). Ringkasan dan Ulasan Novel Indonesia Modern [Summaries and Commentary on Modern Indonesian Novels] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-553-123-4
Dian_yang_Tak_Kunjung_Padam
Ethnic group
2010 census, the most recent Indonesian census to record ethnic categories, reported 2,832,510 Chinese Indonesians. Indonesian demographic experts estimated
Chinese_Indonesians
Malay-language novel by Kwee Tek Hoay
Kesastraan Melayu Tionghoa dan Kebangsaan Indonesia [Chinese Malay Literature and the Indonesian Nation] (in Indonesian). Vol. 2. Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer
Boenga Roos dari Tjikembang (novel)
Boenga_Roos_dari_Tjikembang_(novel)
Islamic movement
in Indonesia begins in 1925, during the era of Dutch colonization of the Indonesian archipelago, approximately two decades prior to the Indonesian Revolution
Ahmadiyya_in_Indonesia
Indonesian writer
Bachtiar is one of the few really original [Indonesian] poets since 1950. — A. Teeuw, 1967. Modern Indonesian literature, p. 211. antaranews.com. "Penyair Totot
Toto_Sudarto_Bachtiar
First Indonesian female author (1909–1995)
Susastra Indonesia [A Lexicon of Indonesian Literature] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. ISBN 978-979-666-358-3. "Selasih" (in Indonesian). Taman
Sariamin_Ismail
1929 Malay novel by Kwee Tek Hoay
Kesastraan Melayu Tionghoa dan Kebangsaan Indonesia [Chinese Malay Literature and the Indonesian Nation] (in Indonesian). Vol. 2. Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer
Drama_dari_Krakatau
Play written by Kwee Tek Hoay
Kesastraan Melayu Tionghoa dan Kebangsaan Indonesia [Chinese Malay Literature and the Indonesian Nation] (in Indonesian). Vol. 2. Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer
Allah_jang_Palsoe
Indonesian writer
(in Indonesian). Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. OCLC 9679653. Rusli, Marah (1982). Sitti Nurbaya : kasih tak sampai (in Indonesian). Jakarta, Indonesia: Balai
Marah_Roesli
Country in Southeast Asia
Time zones: East Indonesian Time (UTC+09) Central Indonesian Time (UTC+08) West Indonesian Time (UTC+07) Extreme points of Indonesia High: Puncak Jaya
Outline_of_Indonesia
Australian literary translator and writer
awarded a PhD in English literature by the University of California, Berkeley, where she also formally studied the Indonesian language. After leaving Berkeley
Tiffany_Tsao
Dutch East Indies (present day Indonesia) political party
The Indonesian Fascist Party (Indonesian: Partai Fasis Indonesia, Dutch: Partij Fascist Indonesia or Indonesische Fascistische Partij, PFI) was a short-lived
Indonesian_Fascist_Party
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a.
Of or pertaining to the style of the Christian and popular literature of the Middle Ages, as opposed to the classical antique; of the nature of, or appropriate to, that style; as, the romantic school of poets.
n.
Hence, one who willfully destroys or defaces any work of art or literature.
n.
The spirit or conduct of the Vandals; ferocious cruelty; hostility to the arts and literature, or willful destruction or defacement of their monuments.
n.
The ancient sacred literature of the Hindus; also, one of the four collections, called Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda, constituting the most ancient portions of that literature.
n.
A body of Hindoo literature containing aphorisms on grammar, meter, law, and philosophy, and forming a connecting link between the Vedic and later Sanscrit literature.
n.
The character and qualities of a scholar; attainments in science or literature; erudition; learning.
a.
Not versed in literature; illiterate.
n.
A student of Chinese; one versed in the Chinese language, literature, and history.
n.
Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninae. They have a large and strong beak and a long neck, and are noted for their graceful movements when swimming. Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to sing a melodious song, especially at the time of its death.
n.
That branch of systemized knowledge which treats of the Chinese, their language, literature, etc.
a.
A man of learning; one versed in literature or science; a person eminent for acquirements.
a.
Relating to the Chinese language or literature.
n.
The collective body of literary productions, embracing the entire results of knowledge and fancy preserved in writing; also, the whole body of literary productions or writings upon a given subject, or in reference to a particular science or branch of knowledge, or of a given country or period; as, the literature of Biblical criticism; the literature of chemistry.
n.
One of a Teutonic race, formerly dwelling on the south shore of the Baltic, the most barbarous and fierce of the northern nations that plundered Rome in the 5th century, notorious for destroying the monuments of art and literature.
n.
A woman; an adult female; -- now used in literature only in certain compounds and phrases, as alewife, fishwife, goodwife, and the like.
n.
A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily, -- both personified in classical literature as ravenous monsters. The passage between them was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying "Between Scylla and Charybdis," signifying a great peril on either hand.
superl.
Not finished or complete; inelegant; lacking chasteness or elegance; not in good taste; unsatisfactory in mode of treatment; -- said of literature, language, style, and the like.
n.
One who advocates romanticism in modern literature.
n.
A fondness for romantic characteristics or peculiarities; specifically, in modern literature, an aiming at romantic effects; -- applied to the productions of a school of writers who sought to revive certain medi/val forms and methods in opposition to the so-called classical style.
n.
An institution organized and incorporated for the purpose of imparting instruction, examining students, and otherwise promoting education in the higher branches of literature, science, art, etc., empowered to confer degrees in the several arts and faculties, as in theology, law, medicine, music, etc. A university may exist without having any college connected with it, or it may consist of but one college, or it may comprise an assemblage of colleges established in any place, with professors for instructing students in the sciences and other branches of learning.
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