Famous anti-colonial author Pramoedya was imprisoned twice for his writings, first by the Dutch from 1947-1949 and later by the authoritarian Suharto regime from 1965-1979. While in prison, he secretly published four novels and became a national symbol. He died in 2006.
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Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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Country:Indonesia
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Deceased