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
[edit]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
[edit]Laskar Pelangi Tetralogy
[edit]- Laskar Pelangi (2005)
- Sang Pemimpi (2006)
- Edensor (2007)
- Maryamah Karpov (2008)
Padang Bulan Dwilogi Series
[edit]- Cinta di Dalam Gelas (2010)
- Padang Bulan (2010)
- Buku Besar Peminum Kopi (2020)
Aini Series
[edit]- Orang-Orang Biasa (2019)
- Guru Aini (2020, prequel to Orang-Orang Biasa)
Circus Pohon Trilogy
[edit]- Sirkus Pohon (2017)
Other novels
[edit]- Sebelas Patriot (2011)
- Ayah (2015)
- Brianna and Bottomwise (2022)
Songbook
[edit]- Laskar Pelangi Song Book (2012)
Achievements
[edit]- 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ "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.
