Title : The Girl from The Coast

Author: Pramoedya Ananta Toer trans Willem Samuels

Publisher: Hyperion, 2002

ISBN 0786868201

Condition: Hardcover, with dust jacket. Ex-library book, very good. First edition.

PRICE : SG $18

Synopsis

Acclaimed Indonesia author Pramoedya Ananta Toer, in The Girl from The Coast, presents the poignant story of a beautiful Indonesian village girl who is forced to marry a wealthy man for socio-political reasons. Striking in that, throughout the story, the girl is nameless - she is known only as The Girl - this book chronicles the events of her life, as well as her thoughts and emotions, in a sensual and dark manner. Known for his exploration of the human condition in his novels, Pramoedya has often been seen as an Indonesian Albert Camus.