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Dari Ave Maria ke Jalan Lain ke Roma

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Dari Ave Maria ke Jalan Lain ke Roma (From Ave Maria to Another Way to Rome), the seminal debut collection of short stories and a play written by Idrus, a pioneering figure of the Angkatan '45 (Generation of '45) literary movement. Published shortly after Indonesia's declaration of independence, this anthology marks a revolutionary stylistic departure from the romantic, overly sentimental prose of the pre-war era. Spanning three distinct historical periods—the late Dutch colonial rule, the brutal Japanese occupation, and the turbulent early days of the Indonesian National Revolution—Idrus captures the gritty, unvarnished realities of everyday citizens navigating systemic chaos, starvation, and political hypocrisy.

Using sharp social realism, cynical wit, and heavy irony, Idrus brilliantly strips away the romanticized glamour of war to expose its profound human toll. His short, conversational sentences and direct style became a blueprint for modern Indonesian prose. For educators, researchers, and digital school library platforms, this collection serves as an indispensable literary and historical monument. It bridges creative storytelling with critical historical documentation, prompting deep reflection on ethics, psychological endurance, and the complex socio-political identity of Indonesia during its painful transition into a sovereign nation.

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4.810.0007.B.U

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Jakarta : BALAI PUSTAKA., 2014

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Indonesia

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810

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Kesusastraan Indonesia

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