Atheis
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Atheis is a 1949 Indonesian novel written by Achdiat Karta Mihardja and published by Balai Pustaka. The novel, using three narrative voices, details the rise and fall of Hasan, a young Muslim who is r
Cover of the 32nd printing
The poet Chairil Anwar may have been the basis for the character of Anwar.
Belenggu
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Belenggoe is a novel by Indonesian author Armijn Pane. The novel follows the love triangle between a doctor, his wife, and his childhood friend, which eventually causes each of the three characters to
Atheis
…such as Abdul Muis' Salah Asuhan (Wrong Upbringing; 1928), Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's Layar Terkembang (With Sails Unfurled; 1936), and Armijn Pane's Belenggu (Shackles; 1940). Balfas also notes stylistic similarities with older works, such as the death of the protagonist at the climax, and Sastrowardoyo…
Cover of the 21st printing
The author, Armijn Pane, in 1953