From local to global: The dynamics of Indonesian literature from a world literature perspective
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The relationship between Indonesian literature and world literature reflects the interaction of cultural identity, transnational circulation, and digital transformation. However, these dimensions are often examined separately, limiting an integrated understanding of how local literary expressions participate in global literary exchanges. This study aims to develop a conceptual framework for examining Indonesian literature within world literary relationships. Employing a qualitative approach through a focused conceptual literature review and comparative-interpretative analysis, the study synthesizes four principal theoretical publications and six selected studies concerning Indonesian literary practices. The findings identify three interconnected dimensions: the coexistence of cultural specificity and global literary interpretation; the role of translation and institutional mediation in international literary circulation; and the influence of digital environments on literary accessibility and cultural participation. The analysis indicates that literary globalization is not a linear transition from local identity to international recognition but a multidimensional process involving cultural negotiation, linguistic interpretation, institutional structures, and technological conditions. The study contributes an integrated analytical framework for investigating Indonesian literature's transnational relationships and provides a foundation for future empirical research on translation, publishing, and digital literary reception.
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