An Indonesian novel by Mh. Rusli,tells the story of two teenage lovers, Samsulbahri and Sitti Nurbaya, who wish to be together but are separated. Written in formal Malay and including traditional Minangkabau storytelling techniques such as pantuns. Sitti Nurbaya touches on the themes of colonialism, forced marriage and modernity.
Size: 21cm x 14.8cm; 271pages