Kartini: The Complete Writings 1898-1904

In Indonesia, the legacy of Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879–1904) is celebrated on Kartini Day, 21 April, every year. Around the world Kartini is recognised as a major figure in the history of the advancement of women, a tireless and effective advocate of women’s education and emancipation. However, this is the first complete and unexpurgated collection of Kartini’s published articles, memoranda and correspondence ever published in any language. This collection reveals Kartini’s importance as a pioneer of the Indonesian nationalist movement. Claiming in her letters and petitions her people’s right t... Mehr ...