E-book Princess Lumimuut

Once upon a time in Japan, reigned a tyrant Emperor. His cruelty was well known all over the land. Practically everyone, both his subjects and his staff, was afraid of him. Anything the emperor commanded had to be done. Anyone dared to disobey him would face a severe punishment. The Emperor loved art performances, particularly dances. He never got up from his seat during a dance performance, n…

E-book The legend of Datuk marsam

Once upon a time, at the banks of Batanghari River (located in what became Mersam Sub-District, Batanghari Regency nowadays), there was a village called Paseban. It was one of the villages with strong Melayu Jambi culture. Paseban was a prosperous and peaceful village. It was rich with natural resources, particularly from fishing and farming. The people lived harmoniously, always respecting e…

E-book Langkuse and white hair princess

Once upon a time, there was a village on the banks of Komering River’s confluent. It was called Perigi. Perigi was located in what is now Kayuagung City, Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency, around sixty kilometers to the southeast of Palembang, South Sumatera. It was a peaceful, lush, and beautiful village. Huge trees with wide dense leaves grew all over the village. The people got clear wate…

E-book La tadamparek puang rimaggalatung

Palakka was a prosperous kingdom, ruled by Arung (King) Palakka. He was a wise and just king. All people of Palakka always loved and praised their king. However, behind his greatness as Arung, there was something that worried him. He was getting old and he had no heir to his throne. The King had a daughter, We Tenri Lawi. She had married La Tompiwanua, a prince from Cinnotabi Kingdom, but she h…

E-book Bagas marhusor's spear

Once upon a time, there was a village in Pangguruan area. Its name is Lobu Sotartaban. In order to keep the enemy away, around the village was planted bamboo densely as fence. Twigs and leaves intertwined and hooked each other. The king who ruled Lobu Sotartaban Village was King Parsahala Sotarihuthon. In his father’s regime, the village would often be conquered by the enemy. However, the ene…

E-book The considerate of captivator

Far away, in Kampung Gunggung of Tanah Karo, North Sumatra, there lived a group of people headed by a campong headman. The headman of Kampung Gunggung had a handsome son. After his son had grown up, he wanted to marry his son with his niece. Such marriage according to the custom of Bataknese, where the headman lived, was common. The wedding was also held very luxurious. Many friends and relati…

E-book Sari Gading

In a village lived two siblings named Cendana and Cendini. They lived as orphans for a long time. Cendana loved his younger sister very much, Cendini. Even though Cendana was a kid, he had been able to plant paddies, fruits, and vegetables for food. Bananas and papayas were planted on the sidelines of the paddy fields. All foods were available from their fields and gardens. His body was so st…

E-book Prince Saputra

Once upon a time, on Java Island, there was a place named Silanegara. It was a very prosperous and fertile land. The people live in prosperity. The land was led by a king named Mangkunegara. Mangkunegara was a very fair and wise king. He was also very concerned about his people. Because of that, he is respected and loved by his people. King Mangkunegara had a Queen and one adolescent son. His…

E-book Mister Belalang

The cool night air was bone-chilling. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds poured down continuously since this afternoon. Inside the hut, Lemang sat stretch out his hands, hiding behind his armpit to withstand the cold. His eyes fixed on the wooden window swaying hit by the roaring wind. Beside him lay an old man dressed in black with a sarong tied around his fat body. Since afternoon he wa…

E-book The legend of tanjung penyusuk

In a garden full of flowers and grasses, the twilight sky glowed gold. There sat a man and a woman. The man was handsome and his face showed wisdom. He was none other than Baginda2 Hasyim, the ruling king of north Bangka. Next to him sat a very beautiful woman.

E-book The legend of silver hill

Once upon a time in the hinterland of Muarojambi, in one of regencies of Jambi, a highly respectable village headman lived there. The villagers usually called him Datuk Sengalo. Under the leadership of Datuk Sengalo, the people in his village lived in harmony, safety and prosperity. The people were extremely happy to be led by Datuk Sengalo who was always friendly, humble, behave assertively,…

E-book Batu suli hill

Based on the legend circulating in Central Kalimantan, once upon a time, the sky and the earth were very close to each other. As it was close, one could take a trip between the sky and the earth, down and up through the hills or mountains. In fact, when we looked up, it seemed like we could touch the blue sky simply by using stairs or climbing up a tree. It was told that on earth or the world …

E-book The origin of the name uka uka village

In a remote village located on the shoreline of Pulau Laut, lived a married couple. The husband was named Ning Mundul. He was usually called Datu Ning Mundul despite his young age. In those days, the title Datu was a call of honor to a man deemed to have mastered considerable knowledgeable, both religious knowledge and supernatural powers. Ning Mundul was very down to earth. Despite his young …

E-book Bohong merinang

In northern Dairi, there was a village named Sicike-Cike. Sicike-Cike Village had lovely, beautiful landscape, and the people there also lived a harmonious and peaceful life. In that village, a widow lived with her son, who was about seven year-old. Her son was named Simpersah, because from his birth until seven years of age, their lives had always been overridden with hardship. One morning, …

E-book The orphan became a chief

Once upon a time, an orphaned boy lived with his grandmother in a hut on the field. Since his father and mother passed away about ten years ago, he lived with his grandmother in a bamboo-walled hut on a field located on the hillside in the area of South Bengkulu. The place was located far away from the villages of the people. In the center and several corners of the field, several trees were …

E-book The crocodile of laerisa kayeli

In the east of Ambon Island, there was a small island called Haruku Island. The island was famous for its fertility. The hills were grown with leafy trees. The plants grew well. Cloves and nutmegs bore abundant fruits at all times. That was why many people of Haruku Island planted cloves and nutmegs. These two plants were the leading plants that gave profits to local people. Apart from the fe…

E-book The origin of the name Kasihan district Bantul

Once upon a time, in the region of Mangiran, or Mangiran Village, there lived a figure named Ki Ageng Mangir Wonoboyo. Ki Ageng Mangir Wonoboyo possessed a knife. It was simply- shaped, not too big, and had the appearance of a kitchen knife. Nevertheless, the inside of the knife contained an extraordinary power. When a beautiful woman named Sarinem came to the village to borrow the knife, Ki …

E-book Darman and darmin

Once upon a time, there lived a rich merchant in Jakarta called Mr. Salim. He was known as a landlord and owner of many renthouses. His property was not limited to Jakarta. He owned lands in Karawang area too. Mr. Salim earned his living not only from people paying rent to him but also from selling fruits. His wife had passed away years before due to typhus

E-book The rooster from the east

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E-book Cikal

The fog had begun to set on Hargamulya Hamlet. The hamlet at the foot of Menoreh hills looked as calm as it had always been. During the day, most of its inhabitants worked on the fields on the hillside. Therefore, the hamlet got to be rather quiet during this time. Meanwhile, those who did not work in the farm earned their living by working as coconut pickers

E-book Tales from the land of papua

The province of Papua is the easternmost and the largest province in Indonesia. The province comprised of mountains and jungle. It was said that in a time long, long ago there was a mount called Mount Rongkwri in Papua

E-book Gatotkaca satria pringgadani

Dewi Arimbi, wife of Raden Werkudara, was heavy with child. The warriors of Pringgadani prayed day and night for the safe delivery of the Queen’s baby. It was in the midst of the solemn silence that Dewi Arimbi gave birth to a baby boy. The members of the royal family rejoiced, but none more heartily than Raden Werkudara for his hopes for a son had finally been answered

E-book Kabayan

The sun was high on the sky, but Kabayan still sprawled on a bamboo bench in the veranda of his house, fast asleep. The warm morning breeze made him even drowsier. His loud snore reverberated even to the kitchen in the back of the house. Nyi Iteung, his wife, was sweeping the floor inside. She stopped and shook her head in disbelief.

E-book The legend of rawa pening

Rawa Pening is a swampy area (rawa means ‘swamp’) that is popular as a tourist attraction in Central Java. This area has become an ecosystem of water hyacinth (enceng gondok). Evidently, there one can clearly see how water hyacinths grow fertilely on the swamp, forming an overlay of green tapestry. This tourist attraction offers a natural beauty wrapped in mystical myths and tales.

E-book Menak jingga

The scorching rays of the midday sun seeped through the rooftiles of the Governor’s residence, making it almost unbearable. Governor Logender repeatedly wiped the sweat off his brow and neck pacing back and forth, occasionally sitting down and getting up again anxiously

E-book The legend of telaga alam banyu batuah

Once upon a time, there was a small village inhabited by a small group of people. The population consisted of several families, most were related to one another. These people lived at the foot of a mountain range now known as Bajuin Mountains. According to legend, these people belonged to Dayak Ngaju tribe from Meratus Mountains. They were called Dayak Biaju people

E-book Keeper of kapuas river

The king was famous as a wise and sensible king in the Kahayan Hilir Kingdom, Mintin Island. The people live in harmony and prosper because of the king's justice. The glory of the kingdom was well known to the surrounding area.

E-book Datuk temiang belah

The sun has never left the earth despite the perfect raincloud that covers the sky2 . Similarly, God will never leave humans even though we see that our lives are always miserable, underprivileged, or full of trials. Behind it all, there must be a mighty power that strengthens human beings

E-book Banterang surati

The night got quieter. The crescent moon lighted every corner of Blambangan. The fog arose, gripping the trees. The wind blew softly that the leaves swayed gently. It was tranquil and solemn. Almost everyone was fast asleep in the safe and peaceful Blambangan Kingdom

E-book The origin of lake maninjau = Asal usul danau maninjau

Mount Tinjau was said to be the biggest mount in West Sumatra. This mount, which was located in Agam Regency, was close to two other mounts, Mount Merapi and Mount Singgalang

Homo humanus : Manusia yang manusiawi

Buku ini diterbitkan untuk memperingati GAPPRI (Gabungan Perserikatan Pabrik Rokok Indonesia) genap berusia 35 tahun. Didalamnya disajikan cerpen-cerpen, karangan-karangan, sajak-sajak yang pernah dimuat dalam majalah GAPPRI antara tahun 1959-1963. Buku ini juga sebagai tanda terima kasih penulis kepada para anggota GAPPRI atas semua kebaikan dan rasa persaudaraan yang diilimpahkan kepadanya.

E-book Mendengar nenek moyang turun dari langit : Motif cerita asal-usul dari…

Buku ini menggambarkan motif dalam cerita asal-usul suku dan nenek moyang yang terdapat di pulau Alor, Pura, dan Pantar Kabupaten Alor, NTT. Adapun beberapa motif yang terdapat dalam cerita asal-usul nenek moyang yang berhasil dikumpulkan dalam penelitian ini meliputi motif nenek moyang turun dari langit, nenek moyang sebagai pencipta, penjelmaan makhluk, kepemilikan benda ajaib, nenek moyang m…

Berita kehilangan : Antologi cerita pendek penghilangan paksa

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Anak-anak sejagat : Hastakarya anak-anak

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E-book Aji batara agung

It was said that in Kutai region, more precisely in Jaitan Layar Hamlet, all people lived happily. They were content with their crops’ yield. However, the Chief of Jaitan Layar Village felt sad. He was blessed with power, honor, and more than enough wealth. Unfortunately, there was nothing but silence in his home. It had been decades since a baby’s cry was heard there. Not a single ch…

E-book The deceived lizard = Bengkarung terperdaya

The sound of raindrops was still heard this morning. It was quite chilly around the lake. The birds were reluctant to sing. They hid under dense foliage. Even rabbits were reluctant to leave their burrows. Usually, the lake was lively with swans, ducks and geese that were swimming around and chasing each other, but this morning there was none. As if the nature was sad because the sun refu…

Calon arang si janda dari Girah.

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Cerita rakyat dari sumatra

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Cerita rakyat dari minahasa

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Cerita rakyat jawa tengah : Pangeran samber nyawa

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KOALA KUMAL

Selain main perang-perangan, gue, Dodo, dan Bahri juga suka berjemur di atas mobil tua warna merah yang sering diparkir di pinggir sungai samping kompleks. Formasinya selalu sama: Bahri dan gue tiduran di atap mobil, sedangkan Dodo, seperti biasa, agak terbuang, di atas bagasi. Kadang kami tiduran selama setengah jam. Kadang, kalau cuaca lagi sangat terik, bisa sampai dua jam. Kalau cuacanya …

Seperti sungai yang mengalir : Buah pikiran dan renungan = Ser como o rio que…

Seperti sungai mengalir berisi kumpuln renungan dan cerita pendek Paulo Coelho, Yang membuat buku ini berbeda adalah karena buku ini merupakan kumpulan cerpen, sementara buku (Paulo Coelho) lainnya adalah novel. Setiap cerpen di buku ini mengangkat aspek kehidupan yang berbeda dan memberi makna yang berbeda pula, sehingga banyak insipirasi yang bisa kita dapat hanya dengan membaca satu buku i…

Kisah-kisah tengah malam = Tales of mistery and terror

Kisah-Kisah Tengah Malam berisi 13 cerita pendek karya klasik Edgar Allan Poe. Masing-masing cerita akan membawa pembaca menuju pengalaman penuh ketegangan, teror, dan misteri. Beberapa cerpen Edgar Allan Poe yang terkenal, seperti Black Cat, The Fall of the Usher, dan Tell-Tale Heart bisa kalian temukan dalam kumpulan cerpen ini. Saat membaca Kisah-Kisah Tengah Malam, pembaca diajak memasuk…

Ingat kata mama

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Mentari pagi

Buku ini berisi kumpulan cerita pendek, bbertema anak-anak, karya kelas XG SMA Kolese Loyola. Tema tersebut diambil karena keprihatinan siswa terhadap anak-anak jaman sekarang yang jarang mendapat hal-hal yang berkualitas tetapi justru lebih sering bermain game dan gadget. Buku ini disusun agar anak-anak mau meninggalkan game dan gadget mereka sejenak untuk membaca, karena dengan membaca mere…

Air mata mutiara : 90 Cerita indah dari Rusia

“Kekayaan hati akan berbuah manis jika diimbangi dengan ketulusan untuk membantu sesama.” Ketika gadis itu hendak memetik bunga, ia bertemu tiga pemuda berjubah putih dan seorang pengemis tua berpakaian lusuh. Gadis itu ketakutan melihat mereka, tapi segera jatuh kasihan tatkala si pengemis tua meminta sedekah padanya. Ia segera memberikan satu-satunya koin yang dimilikinya. “Kau gadi…

Garis waktu

Pada sebuah garis waktu yang merangkak maju, akan ada saatnya kau bertemu dengan satu orang yang mengubah hidupmu untuk selamanya. Kemudian, satu orang tersebut akan menjadi bagian terbesar dalam agendamu. Dan hatimu takkan memberikan pilihan apa pun kecuali jatuh cinta, biarpun logika terus berkata bahwa risiko dari jatuh cinta adalah terjerembab di dasar nestapa. Pada sebuah garis waktu yang…

Tolong, Radith membuat saya bego!

Salah satu pertanyaan yang sering gue dapet adalah, 'Apakah hidup kamu selalu dipenuhi dengan tawa, selalu menertawakan hal-hal yang terjadi dalam hidp?' Jawaban sejujurnya, adalah,'engga juga'. Gue juga pernah ngerasain rasanya sedih, sakit hati, dan tentu saja, pengen dihibur. Gue juga pengen main, sama-sama ketawa. Which brings us to this book. Buku tolong, radith membuat saya bego adalah se…

Katak pun tertawa

Melalui buku ini penulis ingin menyampaikan hasil refleksinya atas aneka masalah kehidupan dalam bentuk cerita mini/cerita pendek. Ceritanya dikelompokkan menjadi: 1. Menu Sehari-hari 2. Lurung 3. Bencana 4. Harus berubah 5. Kejawen 6. Negeri Garuda Para pembaca dapat menemukan nilai-nilai kehidupan dalam menghadapi berbagai macam persoalan dan tantangan dewasa ini, baik sebagai pribadi …

MISTERI RARA JONGGRANG

Dalam buku ini mengemukakan panjang lebar permasalahan yang dihadapi rara Jonggrang dibalik penolakannya terhadap bandung bondowoso. Sebagai janda yang lebih tua dari usia Bandung Bondowoso, Rara Jonggrang lebih memikirkan masa depan anak gadisnya. Perasaan sebagai seorang ibu lebih kuat daripada cintanya yang terpendam kepada jejaka yang sedang melamarnya. Menurutnya, Bandung Bondowoso lebih p…