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“Modernisasi pada akhirnya memang suatu permainan kekuatan. Ada yang tergusur, ada yang menggusur. Ada yang menang, ada yang telantar lemah. Tapi jangan salah kira: di zaman seperti ini, yang lemah tak akan tinggal jadi gurun: “yang lemah berbahaya bagi yang kuat, sebagaimana pasir hanyut berbahaya bagi si gajah,“ kata Tagore tentang dunia modern.”

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Goenawan Mohamad
Goenawan Mohamad

Goenawan Mohamad, born on July 29, 1941, is a renowned Indonesian poet. His poetry is deeply influenced by Indonesian culture, showcasing rich emotions and profound thoughts. Goenawan Mohamad's works hold an important position in the Indonesian literary world and are considered one of the representatives of modern Indonesian poetry. more

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