Geni Jora & Other Texts Contributor(s): El-Khalieqy, Abidah (Author), Suyenaga, Joan (Translator), Reissig, Heike (Translator) |
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ISBN: 6029144790 ISBN-13: 9786029144796 Publisher: Lontar Foundation OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Romance - General |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2019319171 |
Physical Information: 138 pages |
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Publisher Description: Abidah's work gives a voice to women. Women who are victims of polygamy, women who suffer domestic violence. She also gives a voice to an array of marginalized characters within the confines of Indonesian society. A characteristic feature of her work is a strong Islamic background. Her stories are often set in Islamic boarding school (pesantren). |
Contributor Bio(s): El-Khalieqy, Abidah: - Abidah El Khalieqy began to write at a young age and has enjoyed a very productive career. Her highly popular novel, Perempuan Berkalung Sorban (2001), was adapted for the silver screen and won several awards. |