Andrea Hirata

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Andrea Hirata
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Andrea Hirata in 2012
BornAndrea Hirata Seman Said Harun
(1966-10-24) October 24, 1966 (age 58)
Gantung, East Belitung, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia
Occupation Writter, Novelist
LanguageIndonesian
Alma mater Universitas Indonesia (S1)
Sheffield Hallam University (S2)
Genre Nonfiction
Notable works Laskar Pelangi
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Andrea Hirata Seman Said Harun [1] or better known as Andrea Hirata is an Indonesian novelist who hails from Bangka Belitung islands. His first novel was Laskar Pelangi which spawned three sequels.

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Biography

Hirata was born in Gantung, Belitung. [2] During the course of his youth, His parents changed his name seven times. [3] The family eventually named him Andrea, with Hirata being given by his mother. [3] He grew up in a poor family who lived not far from a government-owned tin mine operated by PN Timah (now PT Timah Tbk.). [4]

Hirata started his higher education with a degree in economics from University of Indonesia. [4] Although Andrea's major was economics, he is very fond of science—physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and literature. After receiving a scholarship from one of European Union's programs, he took a master's program in Europe, first at the University of Paris, then at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. [4] Andrea's thesis in the field of telecommunications economics received an award from the university and he graduated cum laude . [5] The thesis has been adapted into Indonesian and is the first telecommunications economic theory book written by an Indonesian. The book has been circulated as a scientific reference.

Andrea identifies himself more as an Academic and Backpacker. He is also pursuing his other dream of living in Kye Gompa, a village in the Himalayas. [4]

Hirata released the novel Laskar Pelangi in 2005. [6] The novel was written in six months based on his childhood experiences in Belitung. [4] He later described the themes of the novel as an irony about the lack of access to education for children on one of the richest islands in the world. [7] The novel sold five million copies, with pirated editions selling more than 15 million. [3] The novel resulted in a trilogy of novels, namely Sang Pemimpi , Edensor , and Maryamah Karpov .

Works

Laskar Pelangi Tetralogy

Padang Bulan Dwilogi Series

Aini Series

Circus Pohon Trilogy

Other novels

Songbook

Achievements

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryResults
2016 Indonesian Choice Awards Digital Persona of the YearNominated
2018 Indonesian Choice Awards Creative & Innovative Person of the YearNominated

References

  1. "Language and Literature in Scissors - October 2008 Number 010" (PDF). Central Language Library, Department of National Education. October 2008. p. 170. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  2. Sofyani 2010, Andrea Hirata: Savoring.
  3. 1 2 3 Riady 2010, Exporting Indonesia's Written.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Fitri 2008, Andrea Hirata: Asking.
  5. Tiojakin 2008, Andrea Hirata: A Writer's.
  6. The Jakarta Post 2010, Andrea Hirata's novels.
  7. The Jakarta Post 2008, Hirata happy with.
  8. "New York Book Festival : 2013 Winners List". Archived from the original on 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2013-10-25.