Toer, Pramoedya Ananta
House of Glass (Buru Quartet)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140256796
- author:
- Toer, Pramoedya Ananta
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 20mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
House of Glass by Pramoedya Ananta Toer is the final chapter in an epic quartet set against the backdrop of the Dutch East Indies at the turn of the century. This novel brings together themes of heroism, passion, and betrayal in a spectacular conclusion to a series widely regarded as one of modern literature's greatest works. The narrative shifts from Minke, a writer and leader of the dissident movement, who is now imprisoned, to Pangemanann, a former policeman tasked with spying on those continuing the struggle for independence. As Pangemanann navigates his role, he finds himself torn between loyalty to the law and his growing admiration for those he is supposed to be watching. Ultimately, Pangemanann must confront the true nature of his adversaries: not Minke and his followers, but rather the dynamism and energy of a society awakening from its slumber.
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