Max Havelaar by Multatuli

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Author Multatuli, 1820-1887
Title Max Havelaar
Of de koffiveilingen der Nederlandsche Handelsmaatschappy
Alternate Title Max Havelaar
Of de koffieveilingen der Nederlandsche Handelsmaatschappy
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "Max Havelaar" by Multatuli is a novel written in the mid-19th century, which critiques colonialism and social injustices. The narrative centers around Batavus Droogstoppel, a coffee broker living in Amsterdam, who reflects on personal and societal issues, particularly regarding the treatment of the Javanese people under Dutch colonial rule. Through his experiences and observations, the book delves into the intricacies of the coffee trade while exposing the moral decay associated with exploitation. At the start of "Max Havelaar," the protagonist, Batavus Droogstoppel, introduces himself as a practical and no-nonsense coffee broker. He dismisses romance and poetry, asserting the superiority of truth and honest business practices. His monologue is filled with critiques of the societal norms surrounding literature, theater, and romantic notions, which he sees as deceptive and unrealistic. As he reflects on his life and work, he signals a turning point that suggests he will soon address deeper issues of injustice stemming from the exploitative practices in the coffee trade, particularly those affecting the Javanese people. This sets the stage for a narrative that intertwines personal anecdotes with broader social critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Culture conflict -- Fiction
Subject Colonies -- Oceania -- Fiction
Subject Dutch -- Indonesia -- Fiction
Subject Java (Indonesia) -- Fiction
Subject Persona (Literature)
Subject Coffee industry -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11024
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 4, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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