Realizing the Dream of R. A. Kartini: Her Sisters’ Letters from Colonial Java (Volume 114)

Realizing the Dream of R. A. Kartini: Her Sisters’ Letters from Colonial Java (Volume 114)

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Children’s History
Format Paperback
Pages 412
Language English
Published Feb 12, 2008
Publisher Ohio University Press
ISBN-10 0896802531
ISBN-13 9780896802537
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In this compelling collection, Joost J. Cote unveils a rich tapestry of personal letters that shed light on the lives of R. A. Kartini’s sisters during colonial Java. These correspondences, filled with heartfelt reflections and aspirations, reveal the complexities of their experiences in a society undergoing transformation.

The letters serve as a window into the struggles and triumphs faced by women in a patriarchal society, highlighting their dreams and the influence of Kartini’s vision for education and empowerment. Through these intimate writings, readers are given a rare glimpse into the bonds of sisterhood and the enduring legacy of Kartini’s ideals.

As the sisters share their thoughts on tradition, modernity, and personal growth, they illuminate not only their individual journeys but also the broader context of cultural change in Indonesia. This collection is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of gender, colonialism, and personal narrative, offering a profound understanding of the era and its continuing impact.

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