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Syair Perang Mengkasar

Sja'ir Perang Mengkasar: The Rhymed Chronicle of the Macassar War

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Syair Perang Mengkasar

Sja'ir Perang Mengkasar: The Rhymed Chronicle of the Macassar War

Penned By Enci’ Amin
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Editor's Note:
Kitab ini berisi reportase sastrawi bergaya Melayu yang ditulis Enci’ Amin, Jurutulis Raja Gowa Sultan Hasanuddin, tak lama setelah berakhirnya Perang Makassar.Karya ini dengan lancar dan penuh detail menuturkan kejadian-kejadian di sekitar perang yang menyebabkan runtuhnya kekuasaan salah satu kerajaan terbesar di abad XVII, Kerajaan Gowa.Karya sastra ini dilengkapi pengantar dan catatan komprehensif yang sangat membantu pembaca memahami konteks dan tokoh-tokoh historis yang ada di dalamnya.SINOPSIS SYAIR PERANG MENGKASARPendahuluan (b.1-28)bait 1-12: doxology (puja-pujiaan)13-24: persembahan dan sanjungan buat Sultan Goa25-28: permohonan maaf pengarangPerang Dimulai (b.29-91)29-40: Persiapan dan keberangkatan ekspedisi VOC ke Makassar.41-66: Orang Makassar mengikrarkan sumpah setia kepada Sultan dan kebencian kepada VOC67-91: pertukaran surat antara Sultan dengan VOCEkspedisi VOC ke Buton (b.92-135)92-135: kekalahan pasukan Makassar di bawah pimpinan Karaéng Bonto MarannuEskpedisi VOC mengunjungi Maluku (b.156-148)136-143: Sultan Ternaté bergabung dengan ekspedisi144-148: sanjungan buat Sultan GoaPemberontakan orang Bugis (b.149-206)149-174: Sultan Tallo’ mengalahkan orang Bugis di Mampu175-183: juga di Pattiro184-203: pemenang kembali ke Makassar204-206: permohonan maaf pengarang tentang kekurangakuratannyaPerang Makassar Pertama (b.207-423)207-222: armada VOC tiba di sekitar Makassar: Bantaéng diserang223-239: utusan Speelman dihina240-247: Makassar mempersiapkan serangan248-282: pertempuran pada hari pertama—saling-bombardir283-290: pengeboman berlanjut291-292: ‘pengarang mohon dikenang’293-306: upaya VOC untuk menguasai Batu-Batu dipatahkan307-324: VOC menyerang Galésong325-366: VOC mendarat di Batu-Batu: pertempuran sengit berkecamuk367-385: korban di pihak Makassar386-401: perundingan damai; kepanikan402-414: sanjungan buat Sultan Goa dan Tallo’415-423: perdamaian disepakati.VOC di Ujung Pandang (b.424-459)424-435: VOC menetap; orang Makassar muak436-448: beberapa Karaéng dari Makassar membelot ke VOC dan bergabung dalam penyerangan ke Sanraboné449-459: bala bantuan dikirim dari Makassar ke Sanraboné di bawah pimpinan Karaéng Jarannika.Perang Makassar Kedua (b.460-513)460-471: serangan VOC ke Sanraboné dipatahkan472-477: Perwakilan Dagang Inggris dibakar; serangan VOC dipukul mundur478-486: pertempuran berlanjut487-513: penyerbuan terhadap pusat pertahanan Makassar yang tersisa; benteng dihancurkan; pasukan Makassar mundur ke Goa.Penutup (b.514-534)514: moral cerita515-519: perjanjian damai terakhir dari Perang Makassar520-524: kesimpulan pengarang525-534: pengarang mengungkapkan identitas dirinya dan mohon maaf untuk kali terakhir.

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Length 252 Pages
Language Ind
Imprint Ininnawa dan KITLV
Released January 1, 1963
Identifier (ISBN) 6255336
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Matthew Roberts
Matthew Roberts May 06, 2024
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Laura  Davis
Laura Davis September 24, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
John Reyes
John Reyes September 27, 2025
"Absolutely brilliant. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Michelle Allen
Michelle Allen August 20, 2025
"I was completely blown away. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Gary Robinson
Gary Robinson March 23, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars."
Brian Hernandez
Brian Hernandez May 10, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Richard  Davis
Richard Davis December 14, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Laura  Davis
Laura Davis January 28, 2025
"It was adequate. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perfectly average."
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones May 24, 2025
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. A fair 3 stars."
Sharon King
Sharon King July 28, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me."
John Evans
John Evans September 25, 2024
"A decent, if standard, experience. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time."
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