In Other Words: 40 Years of Writing on Indonesia by Goenawan Mohamad (English) H

Description: In Other Words by Goenawan Mohamad, Jennifer Lindsay, Terence Ward Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description 40 Years of Writing on Indonesia. Publisher Description A wide-ranging and beautiful collection of essays from one of world literatures most important writers.Goenawan Mohamad is one of Indonesias foremost public intellectuals, and this translated volume of essays—spanning from 1968 to the present day—demonstrates the breadth of his perceptive and elegant commentary on literature, faith, mythology, politics, and history.Through the worst days of Indonesias authoritarianism, in the face of the trauma of great violence and the chaos of democratic transition, Goenawan has never lost faith in the act of writing. Many of his essays from In Other Words were first published for Tempo, the Indonesian weekly magazine that he founded in 1971. His writings bring nuance and sympathy to difficult histories, introduce doubt to damaging certainties, and apply clarity of thought and action to times of great upheaval. Activist, journalist, editor, essayist, poet, commentator, theater director, and playwright, Goenawan Mohamad brings an unparalleled and wide-ranging perspective to the world. These essays, translated by his long-time collaborator Jennifer Lindsay, reveal a vision both uniquely Indonesian and completely universal, and indisputably establish him as one of the leading political thinkers and cultural observers in the world today. Author Biography Goenawan Mohamad is an acclaimed Indonesian writer and man of letters. He has twice received the International Editor of the Year Award from the World Press Review and is also the recipient of a CPJ International Press Freedom Award and a Dan David Prize. Mohamad is one of the co-founders of the Lontar Foundation, a cultural non-profit tasked with preserving and supporting Indonesian literary culture. He lives in Jakarta, Indonesia.Jennifer Lindsay is an acclaimed editor and translator. She currently lives in Sydney, Australia. Details ISBN 1628727314 ISBN-13 9781628727319 Title In Other Words Author Goenawan Mohamad, Jennifer Lindsay, Terence Ward Format Hardcover Year 2017 Pages 400 Publisher Skyhorse Publishing GE_Item_ID:137750118; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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