Realizing the Dream of R. A. Kartini Her Sister's Letters from Colonial Java |
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| Author:
| Coté, Joost J. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-6718-313-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $98.00 |
Book Description:
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Realizing the dream of R.A. Kartini: Her sisters' letters from colonial Javapresents a unique collection of documents reflecting the lives, attitudes, and politics of four Javanese women in the early twentieth century. Joost J. Coté translates the correspondence between Raden Ajeng Kartini, Indonesia's first feminist, and her sisters, revealing for the first time her sisters' contributions in defining and carrying out her ideals. With this collection, Coté aims to situate...
More Description Realizing the dream of R.A. Kartini: Her sisters' letters from colonial Javapresents a unique collection of documents reflecting the lives, attitudes, and politics of four Javanese women in the early twentieth century. Joost J. Coté translates the correspondence between Raden Ajeng Kartini, Indonesia's first feminist, and her sisters, revealing for the first time her sisters' contributions in defining and carrying out her ideals. With this collection, Coté aims to situate Kartini's sisters within the more famous Kartini narrative--and indirectly to situate Kartini herself within a broader narrative.