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Literary figure Remy Sylado dies at age 77
People 3 years ago

Literary figure Remy Sylado dies at age 77

Prominent artist and literary figure Remy Sylado died on Monday aged 77 after years of chronic illnesses.
Anwar’s victory precursor to Nusantara’s economic, sociocultural revival
Academia 3 years ago

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Anwar’s victory precursor to Nusantara’s economic, sociocultural revival

The political imagination and economic revival of Southeast Asia, especially Nusantara writ large, cannot be ruled out.
Book Review: ‘Tjong’
Books 3 years ago

Book Review: ‘Tjong’

Tjong (2022) is Herry Gendut Janarto’s second novel and takes as its main character a totok (Chinese-born) Chinese Indonesian, Tjong Kei Lin, born to an impoverished family in Guangzhou, China. 
Exhibition marks Indonesian literary giant Chairil Anwar’s centennial
Art & Culture 3 years ago

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Exhibition marks Indonesian literary giant Chairil Anwar’s centennial

Famed Indonesian poet Chairil Anwar continues to loom large in the country’s literary scene, as seen in a centennial exhibition at South Jakarta’s Salihara Arts Center, which celebrated his life and work.
Literature finds unlikely social media partner in TikTok
Science & Tech 3 years ago

Literature finds unlikely social media partner in TikTok

Best-selling German author Sarah Sprinz's series of young adult books has received a boost from an unlikely quarter: A community of literary enthusiasts on social media platform TikTok.
‘Uniting Humanity’ at this year’s Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
Art & Culture 3 years ago

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‘Uniting Humanity’ at this year’s Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) has become one of the most popular fixtures on Indonesia’s cultural calendar. This year, the festival will be held from Oct. 27 to 30, bringing together more than 150 writers, activists, artists and performers.
Why English audiences have the toughest time with Shakespeare
Books 3 years ago

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Why English audiences have the toughest time with Shakespeare

The irony is the rest of the globe often has an easier time understanding William Shakespeare than English speakers.
‘Nobody dares speak out’: Exiled Chinese writer decries censorship
Books 3 years ago

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‘Nobody dares speak out’: Exiled Chinese writer decries censorship

Murong Xuecun was one of the brightest stars of China's literary scene, his novels offering searing critiques of contemporary social issues that few other writers dared to imitate. 
‘If not now, when?’: The survival and revival of the elusive Lampung language
Art & Culture 3 years ago

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‘If not now, when?’: The survival and revival of the elusive Lampung language

As many people from other regions in Indonesia migrate to Lampung, the local language strives to survive in its homeland. 
Unseen for a century, tiny Bronte book goes on sale in New York
Art & Culture 3 years ago

Unseen for a century, tiny Bronte book goes on sale in New York

A miniature book of poems written by a 13-year-old Charlotte Bronte was unveiled in New York on Thursday after more than a century hidden away.
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