Literature Library author

Andrea Hirata

A concise guide to Andrea Hirata's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Indonesian
Regions / countries
Indonesia
Forms
Prose: fiction
Indexed works
3

Author overview

Andrea Hirata (born 1967) is a novelist whose body of work spans fiction. This writing is in Indonesian and associated with Indonesia. Major works and useful reading starting points include Cinta di dalam gelas, Edensor, The Rainbow Troops, and Rainbow Troops. Key themes include Learning as self-recovery, Gender and public space, Love versus possession, and Observation and solidarity.

Reading pathway

Begin with Cinta di dalam gelas, then move to Edensor, then move to The Rainbow Troops.

Representative starting points

Cinta di dalam gelas

In a Belitung coffee shop, Ikal helps Maryamah learn tournament chess so she can confront the former husband who abused and humiliated her.

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