Sapardi Djoko Damono
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Sapardi Djoko Damono (born 20 March 1940 in Surakarta, Central Java) is an Indonesian poet known for lyrical poems and is widely considered Indonesia's first lyrical poet.
Early life
Sapardi attended grammar school in Sekolah Dasar Kasatriyan, also known as Solo), and from there he moved to junior high and high school at SMP 2 and SMA 2. He was an avid reader from an early age and was a frequent visitor to Solo's local libraries. His passions were varied, ranging from Karl May's, William Saroyan, and Pramoedya Toer to R.A. Kosasih's comics. Sapardi's brother and one of his younger siblings founded a lending library in their neighborhood.
Sapardi began writing poetry while in high school in Surakarta. Sapardi studied at the English department of Gajah Mada University, where he later completed his graduate studies in Indonesian literature. In addition to writing poetry, he became interested in radio broadcasting and theater during this period. Sapardi's literary career developed alongside his academic work.
Career
Sapardi studied in a variety of countries, including Madiun, Solo and Diponegoro University in Semarang, before heading to the United States for a brief period. He returned from the United States in 1973 as a permanent faculty member in the University of Indonesia's Literature Department. He earned his doctorate from the same university in 1989 and 1993 became a full professor.
DukaMu Abadi (Your Eternal Sorrow) is his first collection of poetry published in 1969. DukaMu Abadi's poetry is more concerned about the human body than with theoretical and social concerns, and unlike many of his literary peers of the time, Sapardi's poetry focuses more on the human condition rather than revolutionary and social theories. Mata Pisau (Knife) and Akuarium (Aquarium), which were published in 1974. These were followed by Perahu Kertas (Paper Boat) and Sihir Hujan (Rain Spell), and in 1986, he received the ASEAN-sponsored SEA-Write Award for poetry. He was one of many influential Indonesian figures (Goenawan Mohamad, Subagio Sastrowardoyo, Umar Kayam, and John H. McGlynn) involved in the establishment of the Lontar Foundation in 1987. Sapardi's "Suddenly the Night" was published to celebrate the foundation's inauguration. Sapardi wrote about the societal turbulence that resulted from the fall of the New Order in 1998/1999. This resulted in the book Ayat Api (Verses of Fire), which received some critical feedback, mainly due to the work's bruising tone, which deviated sharply from his normal style. Hujan Bulan Juni (A June Rain) and Berjalan Ke Barat Di Waktu Pagi Hari (Walking to the West in the Morning) were two of his best known works. Hujan Bulan Juni, one of his most popular works, was released in 1994. The book contains 95 poems, as well as a collection of his poems from 1964 to 1992, and has been described as one of Sapardi's "greatest hits." Some of the poems were written during a year spent at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu in the early 1970s.
Sapardi has also translated literary works from other countries into Indonesian. T.S.'s literary works are among them. Eliot, Khalil Gibran, and Jalaludin Rumi's translation of Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea is one of Indonesia's best translations.
Sapardi's poems have also inspired several musical compositions, most notably by Indonesia's internationally renowned pianist Ananda Sukarlan. Many musicians have recorded albums based on his poetry: Hujan Bulan Juni (1990), Hujan Dalam Komposisi (Rain in Composition), 1999-06 Gadis Kecil (Young Girl) (2006) and Becoming Dew (2007) Aku Ingin (I Want) has been rearranged into a soundtrack by musician Dwiki Dharmawan for Garin Nugroho's 1991 film Cinta dalam Sepotong Roti (Love Is in a Slice of Bread).
He was a professor at the University of Indonesia. Damono's long and active involvement in the university has earned him the unofficial title 'Professor of Indonesian Poets.' He was once named dean of the faculty. His poetry is also well-known. Queuing to enter the venue was packed with people from all walks of life, including poets from all walks of life.