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Taufiq Ismail

Indonesian poet, activist and editor

Taufiq Ismail (born 25 June 1935) is an Indonesian poet, activist and the editor of the monthly literary magazine Horison. Ismail figured prominently in Indonesian literature of the post-Sukarno period and is considered one of the pioneers of the "Generation of '66".²

From Wikipedia’s article on Taufiq Ismail (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Jun 25, 1935.¹

About

He completed his education at the University of Indonesia. Before becoming active as a writer, he taught at the Institut Pertanian Bogor. In 1963, he signed the "Cultural Manifesto" as a document that opposed linking art to politics. This cost him his teaching position at the Institut.

Ismail wrote many poems, of which the best-known are: Malu (Aku) Jadi Orang Indonesia, Tirani dan Benteng, Tirani, Benteng, Buku Tamu Musim Perjuangan, Sajak Ladang Jagung, Kenalkan, Saya Hewan, Puisi-puisi Langit, Prahara Budaya: Kilas Balik Ofensif Lekra, Ketika Kata Ketika Warna and Seulawah-Antologi Sastra Aceh. Bored with his serious writing style, in 1970 he began writing poems mixed with humor. He has won many awards, including the "Cultural Visit Award" from the Australian government (1977) and the S.E.A. Write Award (1994).

From Wikipedia’s article on Taufiq Ismail, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.²

Companies

Bina AntarbudayaBoard member¹¹
Bina AntarbudayaChair¹¹
Bina AntarbudayaFounder¹¹
HorisonFounder¹²

Early life and education

Date not recordedUniversity of Indonesia³

Career

Occupation: poet, writer, composer.⁸

Date not recordedFounded Bina Antarbudaya⁴
Date not recordedFounded Horison⁵
Date not recordedBoard member, Bina Antarbudaya⁶
Date not recordedChair, Bina Antarbudaya⁷

Personal life

BornJun 25, 1935, Bukittinggi⁹
CitizenshipIndonesia¹⁰

Taufiq Ismail married in 1971. He and his wife have one son.