Letters of a Javanese Princess - Kartini, Raden Adjeng; Couperus, Louis; Symmers, Agnes Louise
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"Letters of a Javanese Princess" offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of Raden Adjeng Kartini, a pioneering figure in the history of Indonesia. Through her personal correspondence, this collection reveals Kartini's passionate advocacy for women's rights and her insightful observations on the social conditions of early 20th-century Java. Living under Dutch colonial rule, Kartini challenged the constraints placed upon Javanese women, particularly within the context of a rigid social hierarchy. Her letters provide a powerful critique of colonialism and a moving testament…mehr

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"Letters of a Javanese Princess" offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of Raden Adjeng Kartini, a pioneering figure in the history of Indonesia. Through her personal correspondence, this collection reveals Kartini's passionate advocacy for women's rights and her insightful observations on the social conditions of early 20th-century Java. Living under Dutch colonial rule, Kartini challenged the constraints placed upon Javanese women, particularly within the context of a rigid social hierarchy. Her letters provide a powerful critique of colonialism and a moving testament to her dedication to education, equality, and reform. This meticulously prepared print edition makes Kartini's powerful voice accessible, preserving her invaluable contributions to our understanding of Indonesian history, Southeast Asian history, and the global struggle for women's emancipation. Her reflections on culture, tradition, and the pursuit of progress continue to resonate with readers interested in social justice and the biography of remarkable women. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Raden Adjeng Kartini (1879-1904) was a prominent Indonesian feminist and national hero. Despite societal constraints, she defied conventions and passionately fought for women's rights and education. Kartini's legacy continues in the form of "Kartini schools" for women and her birthday is a national holiday in Indonesia.