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Rampokan

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Rampokan by Peter van Dongen is a graphic novel set in the final years of Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia, following World War II. The story focuses on Johan Knevel, a young Dutch soldier, who returns to Indonesia, the land of his birth, during the Indonesian War of Independence. Through Johan's journey, the novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the moral ambiguities of colonialism, as Johan grapples with his loyalties to both his homeland and the place he considers home. Van Dongen masterfully blends historical events with personal narratives, illustrating the emotional and political turmoil of the era through evocative visuals and nuanced storytelling.

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Call Number

SS F DON r

Publisher

Jakarta : Gramedia Pustaka Utama., 2015

Collation

168 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9786020671338

Classification

F

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Historical fiction

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Statement of Responsibility

Peter Van Dongen, translated by Bryan Doyle

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