Birthday
1975-11-28
Place of Birth
Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia

Eka Kurniawan

Writing

Biography

Eka Kurniawan (born on November 28, 1975, in Tasikmalaya, West Java) is an Indonesian writer, novelist, and essayist known internationally. He is one of the most recognized modern Indonesian authors, with his works translated into various languages. Eka studied at the Faculty of Philosophy at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and began writing actively during his college years. His debut novel, "Beauty Is a Wound" (2002), received widespread acclaim for its unique blend of magical realism and Indonesia’s social history. His works often explore themes of violence, politics, and the lives of margina...

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