Pramoedya's Fiction and History: An Interview with Indonesian Novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer

Toer, Pramoedya Ananta; GoGwilt, Christopher

doi:10.1353/yale.1996.0005

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“…Pramoedya Ananta Toer: Pramoedya Ananta Toer was an Indonesian writer and literary figure known for his contributions to Indonesian literature (Toer & GoGwilt, 1996). While he is not a folklorist, his works often touch upon Indonesian folklore and cultural traditions.…”

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Exploring Belief Values in Batu Umang Folklore: A Cultural Analysis of Durin Tani Village, Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang Regency

Situmorang,

Sinaga,

Simbolon

2023

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This research delves into the belief values embedded in the Batu Umang folklore of Durin Tani Village, located in the Sibolangit District of Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach, the study uncovers the intricate web of cultural, social, and historical factors that have shaped these belief values, shedding light on their origins, evolution, and contemporary significance. The cultural context of the Batak people in Durin Tani Village plays a central role in the development of these belief values, with a deep reverence for nature and a harmonious relationship with the environment at its core. Social dynamics, including close-knit community bonds and shared values of unity and collective responsibility, have reinforced these belief values, fostering a sense of community cohesion. The historical backdrop of Dutch colonialism, trade, and migration has left an indelible mark on the folklore, imbuing it with stories of resilience and adaptability in the face of historical challenges. This research contributes significantly to the fields of folklore and cultural anthropology, highlighting the preservation of cultural heritage, community cohesion, and the adaptability of cultural traditions. It also underscores the universal nature of storytelling and belief systems, providing insights into the interconnectedness of culture, society, and history in shaping the belief values of a unique community. Ultimately, this study celebrates the enduring spirit of Durin Tani Village and its timeless cultural heritage, offering a deeper understanding of how local narratives can provide insights into the universal human experience.

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Exploring Belief Values in Batu Umang Folklore: A Cultural Analysis of Durin Tani Village, Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang Regency

Situmorang,

Sinaga,

Simbolon

2023

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“…Pram yang merupakah tokoh terkemuka di Indonesia yang dikenal sebagai penulis fiksi, pada tahun setelah kemerdekaan Indonesia (P. A. Toer & GoGwilt, 1996). Pram banyak menulis novel yang terkait dengan nilai-nilai kemanusiaan, keadilan, dan nilai-nilai ketuhanan meskipun tidak disampaikan secara eksplisit (Riyadi, 2016).…”

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Kemanusiaan dan Kearifan Sejarah dalam Pemikiran Pramoedya Ananta Toer (Kajian Historiografi)

Susilo

Pamungkas²,

Mandarani³

2021

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Initiated from a scientific dichotomy between both literature and history on which one is more scientific and merely an art, that pushes researchers to integrate these domains in attempt to review a work of literature. Literature that embodies humane quality and possesses both personal and social dimension, as well as history that is able to uphold the social and humanistic content of a work, showed that the entity of influence from historians’ belief that they poured in attempt to embellish a tale or signify an opinion. In this qualitative study, researchers will investigate the thoughts of Pramoedya Ananta Toer and his historic novels through a review of historiographic. Therefore, historians’ subjectivities will be seen through their writings. The object used in this study is serial novels entitled Buru Tetralogy, which is full of humanitarian messages, historic knowledges, and literature aesthetics. From the investigation, researchers found out that the issue of humanity become the foundation of Pram’s thought, as well as the portrayal of resistance or fighting movement that was pictured by Pram in his works strengthen the correlation of history and literature. It can be inferred that the scientific existence between literature and history is not a dichotomy, yet literature and historic knowledge may work concurrently in shaping a better humanity society life. The subjective and imaginative literature work from Pram even can be used as a facility for a more humane history learning.

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Rethinking a Problematic Constellation: Postcolonialism and its Germanic Contexts (Pramoedya Ananta Toer/Multatuli)

Niekerk¹

2003

Comparative Studies of South Asia, Africa and the Middle East

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Pramoedya's Fiction and History: An Interview with Indonesian Novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer

Cited by 9 publications

References 1 publication

Exploring Belief Values in Batu Umang Folklore: A Cultural Analysis of Durin Tani Village, Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang Regency

Exploring Belief Values in Batu Umang Folklore: A Cultural Analysis of Durin Tani Village, Sibolangit District, Deli Serdang Regency

Kemanusiaan dan Kearifan Sejarah dalam Pemikiran Pramoedya Ananta Toer (Kajian Historiografi)

Rethinking a Problematic Constellation: Postcolonialism and its Germanic Contexts (Pramoedya Ananta Toer/Multatuli)

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