Those Cast Out in the 1960s: Told Through a Series of Essay-Poems

Name: Those Cast Out in the 1960s: Told Through a Series of Essay-Poems
Rating: 5 (22 reviews)

Denny JA

Jun 2026 · Cerah Budaya International, LLC.

22 reviews

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Indonesian exiles, largely students since the 1960s who were forced to remain abroad because of the political upheavals of that decade. Some were stranded in the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Germany, and elsewhere.

Decades have passed. Yet many of them still live in uncertainty, unable to return to a homeland that has changed without them, while they endure old age in foreign countries often as senior citizens supported by the welfare systems of Western Europe.

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22 reviews

Robin marinow

October 30, 2026

A poignant yet essential collection of works that sheds light on the lives of Indonesians who were forced into exile during the 1960s. Through reflective essays and poems, this book captures the loneliness, uncertainty, and resilience of those compelled to leave their homeland. It serves as a compassionate tribute to lives and memories that must not be forgotten. A truly meaningful book—highly recommended!

Kareen oktavia

October 28, 2026

A haunting yet deeply human book. The author employs a form that blends essay and poetry to depict the lives of Indonesian exiles who had to endure separation, loss, and displacement. Their stories reveal the profound wounds left by political upheaval, while simultaneously paying tribute to their strength and resilience. A moving homage to lives that have been left out of the historical record. Well deserving of 5 stars.

Shaverell

October 25, 2026

i love the story about a student that has been cast into exile after political upheaval where the trauma make him fear to go back to his home country while longing for it. 10 out of 10 best emotional story for me! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

About the author

Denny Januar Ali widely known as Denny JA is an Indonesian author, poet, and cultural innovator whose work has reshaped the landscape of contemporary literature in Southeast Asia.

He is best recognized as the founder of the ground-breaking genre Essay-Poetry (ESSAY POEM), a hybrid literary form that interweaves poetic imagination with narrative journalism, social commentary, and philosophical depth.

Since its introduction in 2012, Essay-Poetry has expanded across Asia, translated into multiple world languages, and inspired festivals, academic studies, and hundreds of new works by emerging writers.

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Denny Januar Ali widely known as Denny JA is an Indonesian author, poet, and cultural innovator whose work has reshaped the landscape of contemporary literature in Southeast Asia. He is best recognized as the founder of the ground-breaking genre Essay-Poetry (ESSAY POEM), a hybrid literary form t...

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