Which is the national book of indonesia?
The national book of Indonesia is "Max Havelaar, or the Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company", also published as "Max Havelaar and Multatuli". It was written by Eduard Douwes Dekker under the pseudonym Multatuli and published in 1860. Max Havelaar is considered a significant literary work that exposes the exploitation and harsh treatment of Indonesian people under Dutch colonial rule, particularly in Java. This book played a pivotal role in raising awareness about social injustices and helped spark the ethical policy movement, leading to changes in Dutch colonial policies and improving the rights and conditions of the indigenous population. Max Havelaar holds a notable place in Indonesian literature and history and is recognized as a masterpiece of Dutch literature.