Max Havelaar
by Multatuli
Dutch • Public Domain • Free to stream
Multatuli's Max Havelaar (1860) is the most politically important novel ever written in Dutch. A searing expose of the brutal Dutch colonial system in the East Indies — where local people were forced to grow cash crops at the cost of their own starvation — it shocked Dutch society and eventually contributed to colonial reform. Karl Marx called it one of the best books in the world. A landmark of world literature. Stream free in native Dutch.
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Who wrote Max Havelaar?
Max Havelaar was written by Multatuli.
Is Max Havelaar in the public domain?
Yes, Max Havelaar by Multatuli is in the public domain and free to read, share, and listen to worldwide.
How long is Max Havelaar to listen to?
Max Havelaar takes approximately 10 hours to listen to in full.
When was Max Havelaar written?
Max Havelaar was first published in 1860. It is now in the public domain and free to stream.
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What genre is Max Havelaar?
Max Havelaar is classic literature. It is a classic work of literature now in the public domain.