The first Indonesian novel ever to be published in English translation, Twilight in Jakarta contains a grim cast of characters: corrupt politicians, impotent intellectuals, unprincipled journalists, manipulative Leftists, and impetuous Muslims to name a few. Although the novel represents a condemnation of political practices prevalent in Indonesia in the 1950s, readers today will find much in this novel that resonates still. It is republished here at a time when, after three decades of authoritarianism and more than a decade of transition, Indonesia once again has a boisterous multi-party system of competing and collaborating political parties.

Pencipta:  Mochtar Lubis    

Penterjemah:  Claire Holt    

Penerbit: Lontar Foundation

Tempat diterbitkan: Jakarta

URL Penerbit: http://www.lontar.org

ISBN: 978-602-9144-08-6

Dibuat: 2014