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Korrie Layun Rampan
Indonesian writer (1953ā2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Korrie Layun Rampan (17 August 1953 ā 19 November 2015) was an Indonesian novelist, short story writer, poet, literary critic, journalist, and politician.
"Korrie" redirects here. For a similar name, see Korie.
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Born | (1953-08-17)17 August 1953 Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia |
Died | 19 November 2015(2015-11-19) (aged 62) Jakarta, Indonesia |
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Born in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, he became interested in literature while in elementary school, writing numerous short stories and poems. While in university in Yogyakarta, he joined the Persada Studi Klub and began publishing his works in numerous national and regional newspapers. In 1976 his debut novel, Upacara, received second place in the Jakarta Arts Council Novel Competition. He wrote several hundred books, both fiction and non-fiction, and served as a council member for West Kutai Regency.