Amir Hamzah published 1 novel, beginning with Nyanyi Sunyi (1937).
Updated September 2026
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Nyanyi Sunyi
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Nyanyi Sunyi (1937)
About Amir Hamzah
Tengku Amir Hamzah was an Indonesian poet and National Hero of Indonesia. Born into a Malay aristocratic family in the Sultanate of Langkat in North Sumatra, he was educated in both Sumatra and Java. While attending senior high school in Surakarta around 1930, Amir became involved with the nationalist movement and fell in love with a Javanese schoolmate, Ilik Sundari. Even after Amir continued his studies in legal school in Batavia the two remained close, only separating in 1937 when Amir was recalled to Sumatra to marry the sultan's daughter and take on responsibilities of the court. Though unhappy with his marriage, he fulfilled his courtly duties. After Indonesia proclaimed its independence in 1945, he served as the government's representative in Langkat. The following year he was killed in a social revolution led by the PESINDO, and buried in a mass grave.
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Amir Hamzah FAQ
- How many books has Amir Hamzah written?
- Amir Hamzah published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Amir Hamzah's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nyanyi Sunyi.
- What is Amir Hamzah's last book?
- Nyanyi Sunyi (1937).
- What is Amir Hamzah's most famous book?
- Nyanyi Sunyi (1937) is Amir Hamzah's most widely read book.
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