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Panggil Aku Kartini Saja

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Panggil Aku Kartini Saja (Just Call Me Kartini), a seminal biographical work written by one of Indonesia’s greatest literary figures, Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Dedicated to Raden Adjeng Kartini, the nation's pioneer for women's rights and education, the narrative strips away the distant, romanticized myth of a national icon to reveal a fiercely intellectual, rebellious, and deeply human young woman. Pramoedya meticulously analyzes Kartini's letters and historical context to showcase her profound struggle against the double shackles of her era: the rigid, stifling restrictions of Javanese patriarchal feudalism (pingitan) and the systemic inequalities of Dutch colonial rule.

Beyond a standard historical biography, the book serves as a sharp socio-political critique of structural oppression and an exploration of the power of the written word. By emphasizing her request—"Just call me Kartini"—the text highlights her desire to shatter rigid aristocratic hierarchies in favor of egalitarian human dignity. For educators, researchers, and digital school library platforms, this masterpiece stands as an invaluable educational resource. It deepens historical literacy, stimulates critical discussions on gender equality and social justice, and inspires modern readers with Kartini’s timeless vision of intellectual freedom and societal transformation.

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8104.810.0024.C.U

Publisher

Jakarta : Lentera Dipantara., 2003

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Indonesia

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810

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Kesusastraan Indonesia

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