Toer, Pramoedya Ananta
The Mute's Soliloquy: A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786864164
- author:
- Toer, Pramoedya Ananta
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Hyperion
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.3 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography: General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Pramoedya Ananta Toer's memoir is a harrowing portrait of life under brutal conditions. In 1965, he was detained by Indonesian authorities and exiled to Buru, where he survived for eleven years without formal accusation or trial. Despite the harsh environment, Toer managed to produce his masterwork, the Buru Quartet, as well as this remarkable journal entries, essays, and letters. This memoir is a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and create in the face of adversity. With a resonance that extends beyond its particular time and place, it is a powerful tribute to the freedom of the mind. A haunting record of one writer's struggle to maintain his imagination and humanity, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the power of the human spirit. A story too vast and serious to ignore, The Mute's Soliloquy is a moving remembrance of life before imprisonment. With its raw emotion and unflinching honesty, it offers a unique glimpse into one of Indonesia's most significant literary figures.
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