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Lost in Translation: The Politics of Indonesian Literature in International Literary Spaces
Rainbow: Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies
ISSN 2721-4540, 2252-6323
Terbit 2025-04-30
Penerbit Universitas Negeri Semarang
Bahasa eng
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This study examines the cultural politics affecting Indonesian literature in the global literary arena. It analyses how literary politics, standardisation, implicit agendas, and validation systems impact international reception. The study investigates how global literary standards reshape Indonesian narratives to match international preferences, often at the expense of cultural authenticity. In addition, several works by some prominent Indonesian authors, including Toer, Anwar and Kurniawan are being analysed. Using a descriptive-qualitative approach with discourse analysis, interview and case studies, the research reveals three key findings: translation challenges for Indonesian literary works, limited international publication opportunities, and underrepresentation in global literary awards and criticism. Based on these findings, the study advocates for more inclusive literary practices to enhance Indonesian literature’s global visibility while preserving its cultural integrity.
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<dc:title xml:lang="en">Lost in Translation: The Politics of Indonesian Literature in International Literary Spaces</dc:title>
<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Angelianawati, Desca</dc:creator>
<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Leba, Seli Marlina Radja </dc:creator>
<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Fachrul, Rukmana </dc:creator>
<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Indriyanto, Kristiawan</dc:creator>
<dc:subject xml:lang="en">Indonesian literature</dc:subject>
<dc:subject xml:lang="en">Translation</dc:subject>
<dc:subject xml:lang="en">World Literature</dc:subject>
<dc:description xml:lang="en">This study examines the cultural politics affecting Indonesian literature in the global literary arena. It analyses how literary politics, standardisation, implicit agendas, and validation systems impact international reception. The study investigates how global literary standards reshape Indonesian narratives to match international preferences, often at the expense of cultural authenticity. In addition, several works by some prominent Indonesian authors, including Toer, Anwar and Kurniawan are being analysed. Using a descriptive-qualitative approach with discourse analysis, interview and case studies, the research reveals three key findings: translation challenges for Indonesian literary works, limited international publication opportunities, and underrepresentation in global literary awards and criticism. Based on these findings, the study advocates for more inclusive literary practices to enhance Indonesian literature’s global visibility while preserving its cultural integrity.</dc:description>
<dc:publisher xml:lang="en">Universitas Negeri Semarang</dc:publisher>
<dc:date>2025-04-30</dc:date>
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<dc:type xml:lang="en">Peer-reviewed Article</dc:type>
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<dc:identifier>https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/rainbow/article/view/22697</dc:identifier>
<dc:identifier>10.15294/rainbow.v14i1.22697</dc:identifier>
<dc:source xml:lang="en">Rainbow: Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies; Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): April 2025; 74-86</dc:source>
<dc:source>2721-4540</dc:source>
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<dc:relation>https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/rainbow/article/view/22697/3793</dc:relation>
<dc:rights xml:lang="en">Copyright (c) 2025 Desca Angelianawati, Seli Marlina Radja Leba, Rukmana Fachrul, Kristiawan Indriyanto (Author)</dc:rights>
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Angelianawati, D., Leba, S. M. R., Fachrul, R., & Indriyanto, K. (2025). Lost in Translation: The Politics of Indonesian Literature in International Literary Spaces. Rainbow: Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies, 14(1), 74–86. https://doi.org/10.15294/rainbow.v14i1.22697
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D. Angelianawati, S. M. R. Leba, R. Fachrul, and K. Indriyanto, “Lost in Translation: The Politics of Indonesian Literature in International Literary Spaces,” Rainbow: Journal of Literature, Linguistics and Culture Studies, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 74–86, 2025, doi: 10.15294/rainbow.v14i1.22697.
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