Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
01.03.2025
Verlag
Double 9 BooksSeitenzahl
306
Maße (L/B/H)
21.6/14/1.9 cm
Gewicht
434 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7081-182-9
Max Havelaar is a powerful critique of colonialism and social injustices, set against the backdrop of the Dutch colonial exploitation of the Javanese people. The narrative follows a coffee broker in Amsterdam, who offers a no-nonsense perspective on his profession, dismissing idealized notions of romance and poetry in favor of what he believes is practical and truthful business. As the story unfolds, the broker reflects on the moral corruption inherent in the coffee trade and begins to address the darker realities of colonial oppression. The novel explores the exploitation of indigenous labor, with a focus on the Javanese people s suffering under Dutch rule. It exposes the social and economic structures that perpetuate injustice, highlighting the personal and societal consequences of such systems. The novel offers a poignant examination of moral decay, weaving personal reflections with a broader critique of imperialism, corruption, and exploitation. Through its narrative, it challenges the reader to confront the uncomfortable truths about colonialism and the human cost of profit-driven industries.
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