Stories from the archipelago | I Chose a Guerilla’s Path by E. Rokajat Asura

Posted: 24 May 2017

I Chose a Guerilla’s Path by E. Rokajat Asura

Widely respected to this day, General Sudirman was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces during the Indonesian National Revolution. In this work of historical fiction, we learn about his romantic side.

“Alfiah nodded, trying to wipe her tears … she drew a long breath. Her inner self screamed, unable to accept seeing her badly ill husband having to lead a guerrilla war.”

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the Author

E. Rokajat Asura has received many awards for his literary works. In 2016, he published a number of historical works of fiction, including Tafsir Wangsit Siliwangi dan Kebangkitan Nusantara, Raden Pamanah Rasa: Kemaharajaan Nusantara Yang Tak Terungkap, and Suluk Gunung Jati: Novel Perjalanan Ruhani Syekh Syarif Hidayatullah.

the uwrf16 anthology series

Each year, the Ubud Writers & Reader Festival accepts submissions from hundreds of emerging writers from across the archipelago. The winning entries, selected by an independent curatorial board, are compiled into a publication launched at the Festival by the contributors themselves. Our Anthology Series is just one of our initiatives to help support the vibrant future of Indonesian literature and the arts, by creating a platform celebrating Indonesian talent on a global scale.

To purchase a copy of our UWRF16 Anthology Series, containing 16 contributions from emerging writers in Indonesia, contact us via admin@ubudwritersfestival.com. Copies only IDR 50,000.