Multatuli (Eduard Douwes Dekker)

Multatuli is the pen name of Eduard Douwes Dekker, a Dutch writer and critic known for his novel "Max Havelaar," published in 1860. The book highlights the harsh realities of colonial exploitation in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and critiques the injustices faced by the local population under colonial rule. Through powerful storytelling, Multatuli advocated for social reform and greater awareness of colonial abuses. His work is considered a significant precursor to modern social literature and continues to influence discussions on ethics, colonialism, and human rights.