Combined 3 books series Dukuh Paruk: Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk, Lintang Kemukus Dini Hari & Jenggera Bianglala.
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Spirit Dukuh Paruk re-writhing since Srintil crowned into a new ronggeng, replacing the last ronggeng that died twelve years ago. For the small, poor, remote and earthy hamlet, the ronggeng is a symbol. Without it, it is the loss of identity.
Soon Srintil became a very famous and beloved figure. Beautiful and seductive. Everyone wants to be with the ronggeng. From ordinary to village officials and districts. .
But the political havoc of 1965 made the dukuh destroyed, both physically and mentally. Because of their ignorance, they are swept away and convicted as humans who have shaken this country. The hamlet was burned. Ronggeng and the calung drummers were arrested. Only because of her beauty Srintil was not treated haphazardly by the prison authorities. .
But the bitter experience as a political prisoner made Srintil aware of his human dignity. That is why after free, he intends to improve his image. He does not want to serve any man anymore. He wants to be a lady. And when the Bajus appears in his life a glimmer of hope arises, the ever-increasing hope.
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Ronggeng dukuh Paruk.
Ahmad Tohari
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