Multatuli

Max Havelaar

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ISBN 13:
9781681372624
author:
Multatuli
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New York Review of Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Political, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 2 working days
£14.50

Description

A masterpiece of Dutch literature, Max Havelaar is a scathing critique of colonialism and exploitation. Written by Eduard Douwes Dekker under the pen name Multatuli, this 19th-century novel tells the story of a disillusioned administrator's struggle to bring about change in the Indonesian peasantry. The book's unique structure, which blends different narrative styles and formats, adds to its complexity and power. A tale of colonial brutality is intertwined with the mundane world of Amsterdam's coffee trade, highlighting the disconnect between the tidy profits of exploitation and the brutal reality on the ground. This thought-provoking novel has been widely acclaimed for its innovative storytelling and biting social commentary, making it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of power and colonialism.

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