Sitor Situmorang Books

Sitor Situmorang was an Indonesian poet and writer. His works, often inspired by his own life and travels, explore themes of identity, culture, and history. Situmorang's style is characterized by poetic prose and deep contemplation of the human experience. His literary output represents a valuable contribution to Indonesian literature, reflecting his rich life experiences and intellectual pursuits. He offers a voice that connects personal reflections with broader cultural and societal issues.

Oceans of Longing
Nine Stories
164 pages
6 hours of reading
The book features contributions from three scholars with expertise in language and literature, focusing on Indonesian literary and cultural history. Harry Aveling, a professor at Monash University, along with Keith Foulcher from the University of Sydney and Brian Russell Roberts from Brigham Young University, explores significant themes and historical contexts in their respective fields, offering a rich perspective on Indonesian culture and literature. Their collective insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Red Gerberas
148 pages
6 hours of reading
Sitor Situmorang, one of the most celebrated Indonesian literary voices of the twentieth century, claimed that all his work dealt with a single theme―"love and wanderlust," which are "two aspects of one and the same experience." His remarkable short stories are celebrations of modern life, dealing with subjects such as seeking, belonging, identity, masculinity, and sensual interaction with the world at large. The characters are both introspective and physical, the settings sparse but evocative, the circumstances ordinary yet unexpected.The publication of this volume of fourteen stories is the culmination of a request Sitor once made of Harry Aveling to render his stories in English. The translation of his complete short stories now shares the exceptional creative prose of Sitor Situmorang with audiences around the world.

Oceans of Longing

Red Gerberas