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Fira Basuki

b. 1972

Indonesian writer

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About Fira Basuki

Born 1972. Fira Basuki is an Indonesian novelist, writer and journalist.

Fira Basuki (born June 7, 1972) is an Indonesian novelist. Arguably her most famous work is her trilogy debut consisting of Jendela-Jendela (The Windows), Pintu (The Door) and Atap (The Roof). The trilogy concerning the journeys of Javanese brother and sister Bowo and June; from graduating high school, studying abroad in the US, their meta-physical experiences (especially Bowo's "second sight" and aura-reading capabilities), relationships with people of different nationalities (especially June's Tibetan husband), and their return home to Indonesia.

Her novel, Brownies, was adapted to a movie which was nominated for Best Picture at the 2005 Indonesian Film Festival, eventually losing out to Gie (though Brownies did earn a Best Director Citra award for Hanung Bramantyo). She recently launched to widespread media acclaim a popular biography on media person Wimar Witoelar, her first work in non-fiction.

Her novel, Astral Astria was published in 2007. At that time, she was working as Chief Editor at the Indonesian edition of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Because of the boldness of the topics she writes about, Basuki is considered to a member of the informal movement labeled sastra wangi.

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Pittsburg State University
Also known as
Basuki, Dwifira Maharani Basuki, Fira

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fira Basuki?

Indonesian writer

When was Fira Basuki born?

Fira Basuki was born on 7 June 1972 in Surabaya.

What is Fira Basuki's occupation?

Fira Basuki is a novelist, writer and journalist.

What nationality is Fira Basuki?

Fira Basuki is Indonesian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fira Basuki

· Wikidata: Q4261349

· DBpedia: Fira Basuki

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