UNDER THE SHADOW OF DISASTER: A Collection of Essay-Poems and Paintings of Human Dramas in the 2025 Sumatra Disaster

Name: UNDER THE SHADOW OF DISASTER: A Collection of Essay-Poems and Paintings of Human Dramas in the 2025 Sumatra Disaster
Rating: 5 (25 reviews)

Denny JA

Jun 2026 · Cerah Budaya International, LLC

25 reviews

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The Narrative of Ordinary People as the Moral Center

This book does not speak from a podium. It speaks from the mud. In this book, the central figures are not ministers, not meteorologists, not officials standing before microphones in disaster vests.

The Narrative of Ordinary People as the Moral Center This book does not speak from a podium. It speaks from the mud. In this book, the central figures are not ministers, not meteorologists, not officials standing before microphones in disaster vests.

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25 reviews

Kareen oktavia

October 28, 2026

A moving and beautifully written work that blends essay-poetry and visual art to capture the devastating impact of disasters in Sumatra. The stories convey grief, loss, and the resilience of communities with remarkable sensitivity, honoring those affected while highlighting the enduring strength of the human spirit. A deeply touching and memorable read that deserves five stars!

Robin marinow

October 30, 2026

A truly striking collection that captures the human stories behind the catastrophic disaster that struck Sumatra. Through a blend of essays, poetry, and paintings, it presents a powerful portrait of loss, grief, and the strength to endure. Rather than focusing solely on the scale of the destruction, this work highlights the lives affected and the memories left behind. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the victims, as well as a testament to the resilience of those who survived. An extraordinary

Mono Chrome

October 25, 2026

the tsunami at sumatra is without a doubt on of the most destructive events in indonesia, it claims lots of live in just a few hours, even minutes. this book describe those feeling of despair, the feeling of losing our loved one, the untold casualties of such event, the trauma that the survivor carries throughout his life is real, not just some poetic story you read from the book. love the book ❤️

About the author

Denny Januar Ali, widely known as Denny JA, is an Indonesian writer, poet, and cultural innovator whose work has helped shape the landscape of contemporary literature in Southeast Asia.

He is best known as the founder of the groundbreaking genre of Essay-Poetry (Puisi Esai), a hybrid form that blends poetic imagination with narrative journalism, social commentary, and philosophical depth.

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Denny Januar Ali, widely known as Denny JA, is an Indonesian writer, poet, and cultural innovator whose work has helped shape the landscape of contemporary literature in Southeast Asia. He is best known as the founder of the groundbreaking genre of Essay-Poetry (Puisi Esai), a hybrid form that bl...

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