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Son confronts mortality, seeks meaning in Java.

If the idea of grappling with life's profound questions against the backdrop of familial ties intrigues you, "It's Not An All Night Fair" could be a compelling read. Pramoedya's narrative weaves together personal and cultural threads, offering a deeply introspective journey through a son's eyes. The book's exploration of responsibility and legacy amidst the imminent loss of a parent speaks to the universal human condition, making it resonate with readers across cultures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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It's Not an All Night Fair

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ISBN: 9789799589828
Publisher: Equinox Pub
Date of Publication: 2001-03-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Asian Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.04
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Narrated in the first person in Pramoedya's signature style, It's Not an All Night Fair tells the deeply affecting story of a son returning home to central Java to confront the fact of his father's death. Struggling to understand his reticent father, the son embarks on a personal quest to find value and meaning not only in his father's life but also in his own.
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Son confronts mortality, seeks meaning in Java.

If the idea of grappling with life's profound questions against the backdrop of familial ties intrigues you, "It's Not An All Night Fair" could be a compelling read. Pramoedya's narrative weaves together personal and cultural threads, offering a deeply introspective journey through a son's eyes. The book's exploration of responsibility and legacy amidst the imminent loss of a parent speaks to the universal human condition, making it resonate with readers across cultures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.