«Max Havelaar, or The Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company»
Original title:
Max Havelaar Of De Koffieveilingen Der Nederlandsche Handelsmaatschappy
Language:
Dutch
Difficulty:
B2
Year:
1860
Number of pages:
283
In "Max Havelaar, or The Coffee Auctions of the Dutch Trading Company," author Multatuli tells the story of Max Havelaar, a Dutch agent who strives to protect the inhabitants of the Dutch East Indies colony from the exploitation and cruelty of coffee traders. The book addresses issues of colonialism, economic exploitation, morality, and social justice, critiquing the system and calling for change. It serves as a powerful critique of Dutch colonial practices and advocates for fairness and compassion towards the colonized people.
