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Andrea Hirata
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| Born | Andrea Hirata Seman Said Harun October 24, 1966 Gantung, East Belitung, Bangka Belitung, Indonesia |
| Occupation | Writer, Novelist |
| Language | Indonesian |
| 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.
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
- Laskar Pelangi (2005)
- Sang Pemimpi (2006)
- Edensor (2007)
- Maryamah Karpov (2008)
Padang Bulan Dwilogi Series
- Cinta di Dalam Gelas (2010)
- Padang Bulan (2010)
- Buku Besar Peminum Kopi (2020)
Aini Series
- Orang-Orang Biasa (2019)
- Guru Aini (2020, prequel to Orang-Orang Biasa)
Circus Pohon Trilogy
- Sirkus Pohon (2017)
Other novels
- Sebelas Patriot (2011)
- Ayah (2015)
- Brianna and Bottomwise (2022)
Songbook
- Laskar Pelangi Song Book (2012)
Achievements
- Winner of BuchAwards 2013
- 2013 New York Book Festival Winner (general fiction category)[8]
- Honorary Doctor of Letters (Hon DLitt) from Warwick University 2015
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Indonesian Choice Awards | Digital Persona of the Year | Nominated |
| 2018 | Indonesian Choice Awards | Creative & Innovative Person of the Year | Nominated |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Sofyani 2010, Andrea Hirata: Savoring.
- ^ a b c Riady 2010, Exporting Indonesia's Written.
- ^ a b c d e Fitri 2008, Andrea Hirata: Asking.
- ^ Tiojakin 2008, Andrea Hirata: A Writer's.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2010, Andrea Hirata's novels.
- ^ The Jakarta Post 2008, Hirata happy with.
- ^ "New York Book Festival : 2013 Winners List". Archived from the original on 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
- "Andrea Hirata's novels to hit overseas bookstores". The Jakarta Post. 26 April 2010. Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- Fitri, Emmy (4 May 2008). "Andrea Hirata: Asking all the right questions, from the start to The End". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 17 September 2009. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- "Hirata whisked away to the US for Idul Fitri". The Jakarta Post. 27 August 2010. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- Riady, Stephanie (19 November 2010). "Exporting Indonesia's Written Word". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- "Hirata happy with 'Laskar Pelangi'". The Jakarta Post. 1 September 2008. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- "'Laskar Pelangi' Gets US Book Deal". The Jakarta Globe. 30 March 2012. Archived from the original on 3 July 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- "Novel "Laskar Pelangi" Tembus 20 Negara Lain" [Novel "Laskar Pelangi" Sold in 20 Other Countries]. Kompas (in Indonesian). 19 June 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-01-11. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
- Setiawati, Indah (16 October 2011). "Andrea Hirata: Home for his parents". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 16 December 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- Sofyani, Fitri (25 July 2010). "Andrea Hirata: Savoring a taste of home". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 28 March 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
- Tiojakin, Maggie (23 August 2008). "Andrea Hirata: A Writer's Journey". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
