Eka Budianta
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Christophorus Apolinaris Eka Budianta Martoredjo, also known as C. A. Eka Budianta, more commonly known as Eka Budianta (b. 1956 in Ngimbang, East Java
) is an Indonesian poet. He was born into a Catholic family and was the second child of nine. His father was a farmer and his mother worked as an elementary school teacher. After graduating from high school in Malang
, he attended the Lembaga Pendidikan Kesenian Jakarta, now known as Institut Kesenian Jakarta but did not complete his studies. From 1975 to 1979, Eka Budianta studied Japanese literature at the Department of East Asian Studies Literature then changed to the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, University of Indonesia
. He then studied journalism at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
in the United States from 1980-81.
After working as a reporter for Tempo weekly newsmagazine and the Japanese newspaper, Yomiuri Shimbun
, and after some time in the U.S. began to work for the British Broadcasting Corporation in London, where he currently resides. He was the Honorary Fellow in Writing at the University of Iowa
in 1987 and a Fulbright Visiting Scholar
at Cornell University
, Ithaca in 1990. He published his first collection of poetry, Ada (There Is), in 1976. Since that time he has published several more volumes, including Bang Bang Tut (Bang Bang Toot!), Bel (Bell), Rel (Rail), Sabda Bersahut Sabda (Friend to Friend), Sejuta Milyar Satu (One Million One) and Lautan Cinta (Sea of Love).
In 2002, Eka Budianta's work Pohon dan Istrinya (The Tree and its Wife) was recognized along with works by 12 other authors by the Indonesian daily newspaper Kompas
, and included in a annual publication featuring a selection of short stories.
East Java
East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...
) is an Indonesian poet. He was born into a Catholic family and was the second child of nine. His father was a farmer and his mother worked as an elementary school teacher. After graduating from high school in Malang
Malang
Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. The city population at the 2010 Census was 819,708. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for...
, he attended the Lembaga Pendidikan Kesenian Jakarta, now known as Institut Kesenian Jakarta but did not complete his studies. From 1975 to 1979, Eka Budianta studied Japanese literature at the Department of East Asian Studies Literature then changed to the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, University of Indonesia
University of Indonesia
The Universitas Indonesia, is a state, comprehensive world class university located in Depok, West Java and Salemba, Jakarta, Indonesia. Universitas Indonesia is the oldest tertiary-level educational institution in Indonesia...
. He then studied journalism at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College is a public community college in Los Angeles, California. It offers academic courses towards 4-year colleges and numerous vocational training programs including associate degree and certificate programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Culinary Arts,...
in the United States from 1980-81.
After working as a reporter for Tempo weekly newsmagazine and the Japanese newspaper, Yomiuri Shimbun
Yomiuri Shimbun
The is a Japanese newspaper published in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other major Japanese cities. It is one of the five national newspapers in Japan; the other four are the Asahi Shimbun, the Mainichi Shimbun, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and the Sankei Shimbun...
, and after some time in the U.S. began to work for the British Broadcasting Corporation in London, where he currently resides. He was the Honorary Fellow in Writing at the University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
in 1987 and a Fulbright Visiting Scholar
Fulbright Program
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at Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
, Ithaca in 1990. He published his first collection of poetry, Ada (There Is), in 1976. Since that time he has published several more volumes, including Bang Bang Tut (Bang Bang Toot!), Bel (Bell), Rel (Rail), Sabda Bersahut Sabda (Friend to Friend), Sejuta Milyar Satu (One Million One) and Lautan Cinta (Sea of Love).
In 2002, Eka Budianta's work Pohon dan Istrinya (The Tree and its Wife) was recognized along with works by 12 other authors by the Indonesian daily newspaper Kompas
Kompas
Kompas is the most widely read newspaper in Indonesia. Published by Kompas-Gramedia Group Publishing since June 28, 1965, it has a reputation in Indonesia for high-quality writing and investigative journalism...
, and included in a annual publication featuring a selection of short stories.
Publications
- Ada (There Is), Jakarta. 1976. 32 pages. (poetry)
- Bang Bang Tut (Bang Bang Toot!). 1976. (poetry)
- Bel (Bell), Jakarta: Puisi Indonesia. 1977. 32 pages. (poetry)
- Rel (Rail), Jakarta: Puisi Indonesia. 1978. 32 pages. (poetry)
- Sabda Bersahut Sabda(Friend to Friend), Kuala Lumpur : Syarikat Percektan Suarasa. 1978. 56 pages. (anthology of poetry co-authored with Azmi Yusoff)
- Cerita di Kebun Kopi, Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. 1981. 40 pages. (poetry)
- Sejuta Milyar Satu (One Million One), Jakarta: Penerbit Arcan . 1984. 50 pages.(poetry)
- Api Rindu, Jakarta: Pustaka Maria. 1987. 100 pages. (collection of short stories)
- Lautan Cinta (Sea of Love). Jakarta: Pustaka Maria. 1988. (poetry)
- Menggebrak Dunia Mengarang. 1992. (poetry)
- Mengembalikan Kepercayaan Rakyat. 1992. (essay)
- Rumahku Dunia. 1993. (poetry)
- Dari Negeri Poci. Jakarta: Pustaka Sastra. 1993. (poetry anthology)