| From Batavia to Jakarta in Poetry Contributor(s): Alkatiri, Zeffry (Author), Cole, Debbie (Translator), Groß, Michael (Translator) |
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ISBN: 6026978011 ISBN-13: 9786026978011 Publisher: Lontar Foundation OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Asian - General - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - General |
| Physical Information: 88 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Zeffry Alkatiri's collection of poems is a romp through history in verse. These poems are flashes of past events that are unrolled to form a historical mosaic of Indonesia's capital city. Starting with the Dutch turning Jacatra into Batavia, the poems paint a unique picture of the development Jakarta has undergone to date. |
Contributor Bio(s): Alkatiri, Zeffry: - Zeffry Alkatiri was born in Jakarta in 1959 and raised in a multicultural (Arab-Betawi) family. He has a B.A. in Russian Studies, a M.A. in American Studies, and a PhD in History. He writes both fiction and non-fiction, focusing on the socio-cultural history of Jakarta. He is the recipient of several prestigious literary awards. |
