The Mute’s Soliloquy
work by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
Also known as: “Nyanyi Sunyi Seorang Bisu”
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"The Mute's Soliloquy" is an autobiography by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, a prominent Indonesian writer. The work, published in 1995, details his experiences and reflections.1
A soliloquy is a dramatic convention where a character speaks their thoughts aloud when alone on stage. This literary device has been used by playwrights like William Shakespeare to reveal a character's inner life. While its use declined with the rise of naturalistic drama, it remains a tool for exploring a character's psyche.2
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