Two Essays

Few Indonesian essayists can compete with Nirwan Arsuka in his ability to pull together different strands of thought, periods of history, and fields of knowledge in a cohesive unit that is easy-to-read. Nirwan exercises a remarkably dexterous hand when it comes to bringing characters from the distant past back to life.

About the author

Nirwan Ahmad Arsuka was born in Barru, South Sulawesi. He studied Nuclear Technology at university but worked as an editor at several newspapers and journals after graduating. In addition to writing essays on literature and culture, he also writes scientific essays and pieces on the relationship between science and literature.

Product details

• Authors: Nirwan Ahmad Arsuka
• Assisted by: Martina Heinschke (Translation), Tjandra Kerton (Translation)
• Publisher: The Lontar Foundation
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2015
• EAN: 9786029144956
• ISBN: 978-602-9144-95-6
• No. of pages: 138
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies