Amir Hamzah
Amir Hamzah Born into an aristocratic family in the Sultanate of Langkat in North Sumatra, Amir completed most of his studies in Java. After graduating from legal school, he became active in the literary scene, translating several works by Eastern writers and writing his own poems; he also co-founded the literary magazine Poedjangga Baroe. Aside from his literary work, Amir was also involved with the nationalist movement. In response to his nationalist work, the Dutch colonial government sent him back to Langkat. Although after Indonesia's independence he served as its representative in Langkat, he was executed in a social revolution led by the Indonesian Communist Party against the nobility. Amir wrote 50 poems, 18 pieces of lyrical prose, and numerous other works, most of which was produced while in Java. His works deal with the themes of love and religion, and his poetry often reflects a deep inner conflict. Amir's diction was influenced by the need for rhythm and metre, ...