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The Romance Of K'Tut Tantri And Indonesia
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This Historiographic Study Of K'Tut Tantri Alias Vannen Walker, The Journalist From The Isle Of Man; Muriel Pearson, The Unhappy Wife; And Surabaya Sue, The Notorious Revolutionary Compares Her Romantic And Colorful Autobiography, Revolt In Paradise, With Other Versions Of Her Past, Including Those Of Her Fellow Bali Colonists And Her Revolutionary Comrades, As Well As Her Foes, The Dutch, And Various Intelligence Organizations. These Alternatives Accounts Of Her Past Question The Image Of K'Tut Tantri As Hero, Portraying Her Instead As Dishonest, Unstable, Egotistical, And Immoral. Such Criticisms Have Overshadowed Proper Recognition Of Her Role In The Development Of Modern Indonesia, Both As A Bohemian Hotelier In Betweenwars Bali And Later As Propaganda Broadcaster And Adviser To Indonesian Revolutionary Leaders Including Soekarno, Sutomo, And Syarifuddin.Focusing On The Nature Of Biography And Autobiography, This Book Analyses K'Tut Tantri'S Selfdefeating Battle To Use History In Text And Film Script To Define Her Identity And Reappropriate Her Past. An Examination Of The Use Of Ideas Of Truth And Fiction In Understanding The Past Leads To Broader Consideration Of The Nature Of History And Its Uses. Finally, An Attempt Is Made To Reconcile The Deconstruction Of K'Tut Tantri'S Autobiography With Both An Acceptance Of The Validity Of Alternative Historical Genres And An Acceptance Of The Problems Inherent In Writing A History Of A Living Person.About The Author Timothy Lindsey Is Professor Of Law, Director Of The Asian Law Centre, Director Of The Centre For Islamic Law And Society And Federation Fellow In The Law School At The University Of Melbourne.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains three hundred ninety-two pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Timothy Lindsey, a professor and expert in law and history.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The book focuses on the complex biography of K'tut Tantri and her impact on modern Indonesia.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, the book is accessible for casual readers while also providing scholarly insights.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book is classified as a historiographic study and falls within the historical non-fiction genre.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for young adults? A: Yes, it is suitable for young adults interested in historical narratives and biographies.
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- Q: Can I read this book on the go? A: Yes, its paperback format makes it convenient for reading while traveling or commuting.
- Q: What is the best way to clean this book? A: Avoid cleaning fluids; instead, gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth to remove dust.
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- Q: How does this book compare to other biographies? A: This book offers a unique perspective by deconstructing K'tut Tantri's narrative against various accounts of her life.
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