Martin Aleida
Martin Aleida is an 81-year-old Indonesian writer known for his poignant reflections on the struggles faced by authors in Indonesia. Despite his literary contributions, including winning the Best Short Story award in 2016 for "Tanah Air," Aleida emphasizes the harsh economic realities that prevent writers from making a living solely through their craft. Currently living with the aftermath of a leg amputation, he relies on savings and expresses concern for the future of Indonesian literature, which he believes is facing a bleak outlook.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 293,796 | $1,119,000 | 1,202$ |
| Totals | 1 | 273,523,615 | 293,796 | $1,119,000 | 1,202$ |
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Martin Aleida, now in a wheelchair, reflects on the struggles of writers in Indonesia who cannot rely solely on writing for a living.
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