Klasik

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Ada tiga novel Indonesia klasik yang amat saya sukai.
1. Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk - Ahmad Tohari.
2. Salah Asuhan - Abdul Muis.
3. Layar Terkembang - St. Takdir Alisjahbana.

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