Kartini : the complete writings, 1898-1904

In Indonesia, the legacy of Raden Ajeng Kartini (18791904) is celebrated on Kartini Day, 21 April, every year.

Around the world Kartini is recognised as a major figure in the history of the advancement of women: a tireless and effective advocate of women's education and emancipation.

However, this is the first complete and unexpurgated collection of Kartini's published articles, memoranda and correspondence ever published in any language.

Kartini has been compiled from Dutch, English and Indonesian sources and extensively annotated by one of the world's leading Kartini authorities.

The product of several decades study, this work will be the essential resource for scholars and students of Kartini and her place in Indonesian history, around the world, for many years to come.