Indonesian Literature has a variety of genres, ranging from oral literature, traditional literature, to modern literature.
Indonesian famous literary works such as Mahabharata and Ramayana originated in India but have been adapted and passed down from generation to generation by the people of Indonesia.
Famous Indonesian writers such as Pramoedya Ananta Toer and Andrea Hirata have become representatives of Indonesian literature in the international arena.
Famous Japanese literature such as The Tale of Genji and The Pillow Book has a long history and is believed to originate from the 11th century.
Famous literary works such as Don Quixote and Romeo and Juliet are believed to originate from Europe and have been translated into other languages throughout the world.
Famous United States Literature such as The Great Gatsby and To Kill A Mockingbird often show a picture of the life of American people at that time.
Famous English Literature such as Beowulf and Canterbury Tales is often considered as an example of classical literature in English.
Famous literary works such as One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez are a representation of Latin American literature which is rich in culture and history.
Russian Literature is famous such as Anna Karenina and War and Peace are rich in complex characters and a picture of Russian socio-political life at that time.
Famous African Literature such as Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and Black Boy by Richard Wright showed a picture of the lives of African people and the experiences of writers in dealing with racism and injustice.