Siti Nurbaya

Almost all critics of Indonesian literature novel Sitti Nurbaya put this as an important work in the history of Indonesian literature. Thematically, as alluded H.B. Jassin, Zuber Usman, Ajip Rosidi, Sapardi Djoko Damono, or Teeuw, this novel not only shows more clearly the social background, but also contains severe criticism of indigenous customs and traditions of old-fashioned that handcuff. The novel is also the first to show marital problems in relation to indigenous issues, which is then followed by many authors Indonesia afterward.

In 1969, this novel received prize awards from the Indonesian government as an annual prize awarded annually on August 17th Annual Prize-now this Government does not proceed anymore.

Various articles and papers that discuss this novel had been written by observers of Indonesian literature, both within and outside the country. Until now, the review still hold a lot done, both in the context of the history of modern Indonesian literature, and in the context of social and women's emancipation.

In Malaysia, this novel is also published in the Malay language edition. In 1963 alone, in Malaysia it, Sitti Nurbaya already have reprinted the 11 th. For teaching literature in high school, this novel is one of the novel required.

In 1991, Sitti Nurbaya TVRI broadcast soap operas with the stars Novia Kolopaking (as Sitti Nurbaya) and Gusti Randa (as Samsulbahri).

Here's a summary.

Sutan Mahmud Shah was one of nobility is quite famous in the Valley. The prince who is very respected and honored residents surrounding it, has a son named Samsulbahri, an only child who has wisdom and behave well. Adjacent to the house Sutan Mahmud Shah, lived a wealthy merchant named King Solomon. His daughter, Sitti Nurbaya, also an only child family was wealthy.

As is generally the life of the neighbors, the relationship between family and family Sutan Mahmud Shah King Solomon, went well. Similarly, the relationship Samsulbahri and Sitti Nurbaya. Since the children until the age they hit adolescence, they increasingly close friendship. Moreover, both studying at the same school. Relations between the two teenagers had developed into a love affair. They realize a new feeling when Samsulbahri will go to Jakarta to continue her schooling.

Meanwhile, Datuk Meringgih, a wealthy merchant in the Valley, trying to bring down the position of King Solomon. He considers King Solomon as a rival who must be removed, in addition to envy her father saw the wealth that Nurbaya Sitti. "I'm really not happy to see perniagan King Solomon, growing increasingly advanced, so that he dared to compete with me. Therefore, let him dropped, "said Datuk Meringgih say (p. 92). He then ordered his men to burn and destroy buildings, stores, and all possessions King Solomon.

Intellect rotten Datuk Meringgih successful. King Solomon is now falling into poverty. However, so far, he has not realized that in fact, inflicted downfall Datuk Meringgih cunning. Therefore, without prejudice to anything, he borrowed money to people who actually will harm the King Solomon.

For Datuk Meringgih King Solomon's arrival is like the "shoot beloved side dish arrived", because indeed that's what he had hoped. Miserly moneylender who greedy and cunning, then lend money to King Solomon with the terms must be paid within three months. At a predetermined time, Datuk Meringgih dating collect any promises.

Unfortunately for King Solomon. He could not repay the debt. Of course, Datuk Meringgih not want to lose. Without mercy, he would threaten to imprison King Solomon if debts are not paid immediately, except when Sitti Nurbaya submitted to become his mistress.

King Solomon certainly do not want to be a victim of putrid solo male johns sbenarnya that although he could not do anything about it. So, when he realized that he was unable to pay his debts, he resigned and ready to be led police menjalsni punishment. At that moment, Sitti Nurbaya out of his room and states are willing to become the wife of Datuk Meringgih provided that his father was not incarcerated. A decision which will plunge Sitti Nurbaya in a prolonged suffering.

Samsulbahri, hear the events that happened to her lover was by letter Nurbaya Sitti, also concerned. Sitti Nurbaya his love is not easy to just forget it. Therefore, when the vacation, she returned to Padang, and took a look at King Solomon who was ill. Incidentally also, Sitti Nurbaya at the same time was to visit his father. Unintentional and both meet and tell each other their respective experiences.

When they're deep in conversation, come Datuk Meringgih. Meringgih a deceitful nature and always assume that, of course, thought the two men have committed acts that are not appropriate. Samsulbahri who do not feel does not do inappropriate things, trying to defend himself from accusations were vile. The quarrel was inevitable.

When the fight happens, Sitti Nurbaya father trying to come to the scene. However, because conditions are less healthy, he fell down the stairs to meet his death.

It turned tail until the fight was not only there. Samsulbahri father who feels maluatas charges imposed upon her son, then drove Samsulbahri. The young man was forced to return to Jakarta. While Sitti Nurbaya, since his father died felt he was free and no longer need to submit and obey to Datuk Meringgih. Since then he stayed with one of his relatives named Amina.

Once upon a time, Sitti Nurbaya intend to Jakarta after her lover. However, due to trickery and cunning intellect Datuk Meringgih who accused him of stealing her ex-husband's estate jewelry, Sitti Nurbaya forced back to Padang. Therefore Nurbaya Sitti's innocence, he eventually free of charge. However, Datuk Meringgih still not satisfied. He then sent someone to poison Sitti Nurbaya. This time, it works successfully. Sitti Nurbaya died of poisoning.

Apparently, news of the death saddened mother Sitti Nurbaya Samsulbahri. He then fell ill, and not long after died.

Sitti obituaries Nurbaya and mother Samsulbahri, until well into Jakarta. Samsulbahri who feel so sorry, first attempted suicide. Luckily, his friend, Arifin, can thwart the desperate actions Samsulbahri. However, another news came to Padang. In this city, Samsulbahri rumored to have died.

Ten years have passed. Samsulbahri Company has now become a soldier with the rank of lieutenant. He is also now better known as Lieutenant Mas. Actually, he became a soldier of the Company not because he wanted to serve the Company, but driven by a sense of frustration hear people she loved had died. Therefore, he could falter as well when given the task should lead his troops quell the uprising in the Valley. However, he could not just forget the land of their ancestors. Apparently the uprising in the Valley was masterminded by Datuk Meringgih.

In a battle of me; cloud rebel, Lieutenant-Mas gets pretty fierce resistance. However, he eventually managed to put it down, including Datuk Meringgih shoot, until the mastermind behind the rebel dead. However, Lieutenant Mas serious injuries affected sabetan Datuk Meringgih sword.

Apparently, the head of the wounded was Lieutenant Mas, quite severe. He had to be hospitalized. That's when the desire to meet Lieutenant-Mas with his father. Apparently, a touching meeting between "The prodigal son" and his father was the last meeting as well as end of life the two men. Therefore, after the lieutenant stated that he Samsulbahri Mas, he breathed in front of his own father. The Sutan Mahmud Shah, so know that Samsulbahri he thought had died a few years now suddenly become corpses lay rigid eventually also died the next day.