A Pen-Pal Activist

Kartini's list of pen-pals included feminist figures and members of the Dutch political elite. Through her writings, the Javanese noblewoman pushed the Dutch toward deeper consideration of the plight of Javanese women.

April 23, 2013

An old teak desk and chair are silent witnesses to a Jepara girl's passion to give voice to her thoughts and dreams during her confinement. The Victorian-style furniture, painted black, faces a tall, narrow dresser standing in a corner of the white room. The desk has two drawers and curved legs, while the chair has no armrests and only covered by a thin cushion. For furniture that is more than 100 years old, it seems in good condition. That is the

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