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Defeat and Victory

Defeat and Victory

Anna Reksalegora
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DEFEAT AND VICTORY is one of the major works of Indonesian literature. This epic drama set in Indonesia during the Second World War tells the story of Okura, a Japanese soldier, Hidayat the Indonesian nationalist and Elizabeth the Swiss humanist and how they each face the War and the world around them. The novel provides a very thought provoking picture of the creation of Indonesia as well as Japanese culture and society during the Second World War. It is a passionate defense of democracy and through the lives of the characters and the events around them. The author shows how democracy and the freedom to think and believe must form the bases of a modern state in a world that can no longer afford the luxury of war.

What makes the novel unique is that while taking us into a moving tale of the War and Indonesia's struggle for independence, Takdir also constantly invites us to step out of the story and look at the events and people through the eyes of a philosopher and the evolution of culture and values.

We can feel Takdir's deep sympathy and support for women as he speaks through Elizabeth, who like her namesake in Pride and Prejudice, masters the man she loves through her intelligence, strength of character and kindness for. Takdir shows us that to truly try to understand another person and another culture is an act of great love and kindness. The novel has been described as ultimately a book about people and the light in people.

Defeat and Victory has been translated into Japanese and the author is the recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan as well as the Japan Foundation Award.
Language
English
Pages
512
Format
Paperback
Release
January 01, 1978
ISBN 13
9789795239550

Defeat and Victory

Anna Reksalegora
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
DEFEAT AND VICTORY is one of the major works of Indonesian literature. This epic drama set in Indonesia during the Second World War tells the story of Okura, a Japanese soldier, Hidayat the Indonesian nationalist and Elizabeth the Swiss humanist and how they each face the War and the world around them. The novel provides a very thought provoking picture of the creation of Indonesia as well as Japanese culture and society during the Second World War. It is a passionate defense of democracy and through the lives of the characters and the events around them. The author shows how democracy and the freedom to think and believe must form the bases of a modern state in a world that can no longer afford the luxury of war.

What makes the novel unique is that while taking us into a moving tale of the War and Indonesia's struggle for independence, Takdir also constantly invites us to step out of the story and look at the events and people through the eyes of a philosopher and the evolution of culture and values.

We can feel Takdir's deep sympathy and support for women as he speaks through Elizabeth, who like her namesake in Pride and Prejudice, masters the man she loves through her intelligence, strength of character and kindness for. Takdir shows us that to truly try to understand another person and another culture is an act of great love and kindness. The novel has been described as ultimately a book about people and the light in people.

Defeat and Victory has been translated into Japanese and the author is the recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan as well as the Japan Foundation Award.
Language
English
Pages
512
Format
Paperback
Release
January 01, 1978
ISBN 13
9789795239550

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