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Sitti Nurbaya : Kasih Tak Sampai

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This novel explores the complexities of love, tradition, and societal constraints in early 20th-century Indonesia. The story follows Sitti Nurbaya, a beautiful young woman, who is torn between her love for the nobleman, Datuk Maringgih, and the pressures of her family's expectations, which force her into an arranged marriage with a wealthy but morally questionable suitor.

Through Sitti’s struggles, the novel critiques the patriarchal norms and rigid caste system of the time, highlighting the limited agency of women in a society that prioritizes honor and tradition over individual happiness. Rusli's poignant narrative combines romance and social commentary, making "Sitti Nurbaya" a significant work in Indonesian literature that continues to resonate with contemporary readers.

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Call Number

F MAR s

Publisher

Jakarta : Balai Pustaka., 2006

Collation

vii, 334 hlm. ; ilus. ; 20,5 cm

Language

Indonesia

ISBN/ISSN

9789794071670

Classification

F MAR s

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Indonesian Fiction
Fiction
Classic
9789794071670

Specific Detail Info

Pluit Putri Library

Statement of Responsibility

Marah Rusli

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