MUSES
MUSES
…is our brand new review blog of Southeast Asian books, films, music, and other published works.
Through this blog, we hope to provide another avenue for our students to deepen their understanding of the region by engaging with its rich creative and academic publication scene.
We hope you’ll find a new Southeast Asian work to appreciate and learn from through Muses!
Babae At Baril (The Girl and the Gun) (2019) by Rae Red
“When Jane, your average yet extraordinarily tolerant saleswoman stumbles upon a gun, she sets forth to take revenge on the men who have mistreated her, unleashing her pent-up rage and breaking the bounds of societal expectations.”
Cantik Itu Luka by Eka Kurniawan
“This novel... delves into the drama, tragedy, and pain associated with beauty, particularly for women living in a world where beauty can lead to exploitation and sexualization, especially during Indonesia's colonial era.”
Have a review you’d like to submit?
Submissions to Muses are open year-round and accepted on a rolling basis.
Please read the Submission Guidelines before submitting through the Submission Form, linked below. Thank you and we look forward to receiving your reviews!
