This abstract examines Surapati (Untung Surapati), a seminal figure in Indonesian history whose life journey from an enslaved youth in Batavia to a powerful, defiant ruler in East Java symbolizes the enduring spirit of anti-colonial resistance. Immortalized across various classical texts (Babad), folklore, and modern historical fiction—such as Abdul Muis’s classic literary adaptation—the …
This abstract analyzes the socio-cultural complexities of colonial society in the Dutch East Indies through Abdoel Moeis’ seminal 1928 novel, Salah Asuhan (Wrong Upbringing). Set during the height of the ethical policy era, the narrative follows Hanafi, a Western-educated Minangkabau man who undergoes legal European assimilation (gelijkgesteld), leading to deep psychological alienation and th…