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Zeffry Alkatiri

From Batavia to Jakarta in Poetry

English · Paperback / Softback

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Description

Zeffry Alkatiri's collection of poems is a romp through history in verse. These poems are flashes of past events that are unrolled to form a historical mosaic of Indonesia's capital city. Starting with the Dutch turning Jacatra into Batavia, the poems paint a unique picture of the development Jakarta has undergone to date.

About the author

Zeffry Alkatiri was born in Jakarta in 1959 and raised in a multicultural (Arab-Betawi) family. He has a B.A. in Russian Studies, a M.A. in American Studies, and a PhD in History. He writes both fiction and non-fiction, focusing on the socio-cultural history of Jakarta. He is the recipient of several prestigious literary awards.

Product details

Authors	Zeffry Alkatiri
Assisted by	Debbie Cole (Translation), Michael Gro (Translation), Michael Gross (Translation)
Publisher	The Lontar Foundation

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	01.12.2015

EAN	9786026978011
ISBN	978-602-697801--1
No. of pages	88
Subject	Fiction > Poetry, drama

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