We come to this world as brothers and sisters, but why must we be bound by flesh and blood? The Chinese Princess explores that kind of human tragedy. The novel describes a person’s desire to love the earth where she lives, yet the earth refuses to welcome her and offer her peace, security, and tranquility. She truly believes that every human being was born as siblings. But how come the other earth inhabitants refuse to fully accept her? Sindhunata manages to give a detailed description of that tragic reality. The novel is rich with his vast knowledge on philosophy and both Javanese and Chinese mythologies. He has traced back many historical texts and woven every intricate detail into a magnificent literary work about the tragedy of the Chinese Princess. This piece of tragic literature is filled with many contemplations about life. Sindhunata’s clever way in presenting the story will take the readers into a special realm where myth and historical facts blended together as one. History is merely a stage where tragic myth performs itself. This very touching novel describes the tragic experience of two lovers who never wanted to be separated by superficial differences. The devastating tragedy on the stage of history that is explored in the novel will surely touch every reader’s heart. Dr. Gabriel Possenti Sindhunata, SJ, or simply Romo (Father) Sindu is an Indonesian Catholic priest who also work as the head editor of Basis, a socio-cultural magazine. In the past he has worked as a journalist for national newspapers, mainly focusing on cultural issues and soccer reviews. His most celebrated work is Anak Bajang Menggiring Angin—-A Midget Leading the Wind. He was born on 12 May 1952.
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Dr. Gabriel Possenti Sindhunata, SJ, or just simply call him Romo Sindu is an Indonesian Catholic priest, also an editor for local culture magazine "Basis". He also worked as journalist for national newspaper, especially for commenting football review and culture issues. His famous work was "Anak Bajang Menggiring Angin". Bibliography: * Segelas Beras untuk Berdua, Penerbit Buku Kompas (2006) * Dari Pulau Buru ke Venesia, Penerbit Buku Kompas (2006) * Petruk Jadi Guru, Penerbit Buku Kompas (2006) * Kambing Hitam: Teori Rene Girard (2006) * Ilmu ngglethek Prabu Minohek(2004) * Mengasih Maria: 100 tahun Sendangsono (2004) as editor * Air Kata-kata (2003) * Jembatan Air Mata: Tragedi Manusia Pengungsi Timor Timur (2003) * Bola di balik bulan: Catatan sepak bola Sindhunata (2002) * Long and Winding Road, East Timor (2001) * Pendidikan: Kegelisahan Sepanjang Zaman: Pilihan Artikel Basis (2001) - as editor * Membuka Masa Depan Anak-anak kita: Mencari Kurikulum Pendidikan Abad XXI (2000) * Menggagas Paradigma Baru Pendidikan: Demokratisasi, Otonomi, Civil Society, Globalisasi (2000) - as editor * Sumur Kitiran Kencana: Karumpaka ing Sekar Macapat Dening D.F. Sumantri Hadiwiyata (2000) * Sakitnya Melahirkan Demokrasi (2000) * Bisikan Daun-daun Sabda (2000) * Tak Enteni Keplokmu: Tanpa Bunga dan Telegram Duka (2000) * Bayang-bayang Ratu Adil (1999) * Menjadi Generasi Pasca-Indonesia: Kegelisahan Y.B. Mangunwijaya (1999) - as editor * Pergulatan Intelektual dalam Era Kegelisahan: Mengenang Y.B. Mangunwijaya (1999) - as editor * Cikar Bobrok (1998) * Mata Air Bulan (1998) * Sayur Lodeh Kehidupan: Teman dalam Kelemahan (1998) - as editor * Sisi Sepasang Sayap: Wajah-wajah Bruder Jesuit (1998) * Semar Mencari Raga (1996) * Aburing kupu-kupu kuning (1995) * Nderek Sang Dewi ing Ereng-erenging Redi Merapi (1995) * Hoffen auf den Ratu-Adil: das eschatologische Motiv des "Gerechten Königs" im Bauernprotest auf Java während des 19. und zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts (1992) - disertasi * Baba Bisa Menjadi Indonesier: Bung Hatta, Liem Koen Hian, dan Sindhunatha, Menyorot Masalah Cina di Indonesia (1988) * Anak Bajang Menggiring Angin (1983) * Bola-Bola Nasib: Catatan Sepak Bola Sindhunata
