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Beauty Is a Wound by Pramoedya Ananta Toer is an extraordinary novel that invites readers into the intricate tapestry of Indonesian history, told through a lens of satire and folklore. This gripping narrative centers around the life of Dewi Ayu, a captivating courtesan, and her four daughters, who navigate a world rife with darkness, including incest, murder, and supernatural vengeance.
Set against the backdrop of Indonesia’s tumultuous past, Beauty Is a Wound explores:
Beginning with Dewi Ayu's shocking resurrection after two decades, this story captivates from the very first line. Kurniawan’s unique voice blends local folklore with influences from literary giants like Melville and Gogol, creating a rich narrative experience.
Recognized for its literary merit, Beauty Is a Wound won the prestigious 2006 Southeast Asian Writers Award, solidifying its place in the canon of essential world literature. With its evocative themes of family, colonialism, and haunting history, this novel offers a potent commentary on the scars left by the past.
Readers who appreciate literature that challenges and engages will find Beauty Is a Wound an unforgettable journey into the heart of Indonesia's complex heritage.
ISBN: | 9780811223638 |
Author: | Annie Tucker |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | New Directions Publishing Corporation |
Publisher: | New Directions Publishing Corporation |
Dimensions: | 141 x 203 x 33 mm |
Publication Date: | 22 September, 2015 |
Pagination: | 384 pages |
Weight: | 468g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’