A Lonely Death and Other Stories
The Lontar Foundation
Cok Sawitri’s stories shed light on the lives of modern Balinese people and the various challenges they face. Readers are invited to examine the Balinese psyche, mainly their essential need for balance between traditional customs and modern-day life. But external conflicts aren’t Sawitri’s only forte; she also looks into people’s hearts.
Cok Sawitri (Author)
Balinese-born author Cok Sawitri is a novelist, poet, scriptwriter, and performance artist. She conducts workshops in literature, dance, and theater. She is also a leading activist of social, cultural, inter-faith and humanitarian issues. Her wide range of interests greatly enrich the vocabulary of themes in her work.
