Geni Jora & Other Texts

Abidah's work gives a voice to women. Women who are victims of polygamy, women who suffer domestic violence. She also gives a voice to an array of marginalized characters within the confines of Indonesian society. A characteristic feature of her work is a strong Islamic background. Her stories are often set in Islamic boarding school (pesantren).

About the author

Abidah El-Khalieqy (Author)
Abidah El Khalieqy began to write at a young age and has enjoyed a very productive career. Her highly popular novel, Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (2001), was adapted for the silver screen and won several awards.

Product details

• Authors: Abidah El-Khalieqy
• Assisted by: Heike Reissig (Translation), Joan Suyenaga (Translation)
• Publisher: The Lontar Foundation
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2015
• EAN: 9786029144796
• ISBN: 978-602-9144-79-6
• No. of pages: 138
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature