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Shackles

John H. McGlynn, Armijn Pane

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Shackles

by John H. McGlynn, Armijn Pane
Shackles
Shackles

Indonesian love triangle meets cultural identity crisis.

"Shackles" weaves a complex love triangle into a larger tapestry of cultural change and personal identity. It's particularly resonant for those interested in the push and pull between tradition and modernity, especially within the context of Indonesian history. Armijn Pane delves deep into the psyche of a society on the brink of independence, making it a compelling read for anyone fascinated by historical societal transformation and the eternal complexities of the human heart.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Shackles

by John H. McGlynn, Armijn Pane
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ISBN: 9789798083815
Authors: John H. McGlynn, Armijn Pane
Publisher: The Lontar Foundation
Date of Publication: 2010-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Classics, Feminism
Goodreads rating: 3.64
(rated by 915 readers)

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Dr. Sukartono and his independent-minded wife, Tini, are facing marital problems when Rohaya the singer enters their life. Unlike Tini, who refuses to play the role of self-sacrificing wife, Rohaya is ready to become the devoted wife to Sukartono. On the surface, Shackles dissects the old romantic love triangle. But Shackles also illustrates the confusion experienced by many Indonesians of the pre-independence generation; they struggle to overcome problems stemming from their tradition-bound society, but in the end they realize that by changing into a new type of person that is neither Eastern nor Western, the situation might grow worse.
 

Indonesian love triangle meets cultural identity crisis.

"Shackles" weaves a complex love triangle into a larger tapestry of cultural change and personal identity. It's particularly resonant for those interested in the push and pull between tradition and modernity, especially within the context of Indonesian history. Armijn Pane delves deep into the psyche of a society on the brink of independence, making it a compelling read for anyone fascinated by historical societal transformation and the eternal complexities of the human heart.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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