Multatuli
Max Havelaar: Or the Coffee Auctions of a Dutch Trading Company (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140445169
- author:
- Multatuli
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 352
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Max Havelaar Or the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company is a powerful critique of colonialism and a masterpiece of Dutch literature. Written by Multatuli, this novel tells the story of Max Havelaar, a flawed idealist who seeks to protect the native peoples from cruelty.
The book vividly recreates the experiences of the author in Java and exposes the hypocrisy of those involved in the corrupt coffee trade. First published in 1860, it sent shockwaves through the Dutch nation and led to welfare reforms in Java. Today, its themes continue to inspire the Fairtrade movement.
A vibrant translation by Roy Edwards conveys the satirical style of Multatuli's writing, while an introduction by R. P. Meijer provides context on the author's life and career. This thought-provoking novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in colonial history and social justice.
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