Analisis Kritis New Historicism Terhadap Novel Indonesia Modern dalam Kerangka Sejarah Sastra

This study is aimed at (1) describing issues in three novels based on New
Historicism in Indonesian literature; (2) exploring the New Historicism Approach
which can provide solutions to possible changes in socio-cultural aspects and
publishing industry; (3) finding new fundamental concepts which can contribute to
the development of Indonesian literature. For this purpose, the study employed the
qualitative phenomenological approach with the qualitative content analysis. The
data were in the form of sentence fragments relevant to the research focus. Besides,
the data were supported by relevant information beyond the text contributing to
the existing text. From the analysis, it can be concluded that: (1) the issues that can
be revealed based on New Historicism in the three novels are sexuality problems,
freedom, sexual deviation, patriarchy, deconstruction and rejection, spiritual aspect,
humanity, and creativity in entrepreneurship; (2) the New Historicism Approach
uses harsh words, fantasy, language style modification, scientific exploration,
philosophy, health problem, and spiritual experience to show something different;
(3) concepts that contribute to the history of Indonesian literature are that texts
constitute a contestation between some ideologies and social forces in unlimited
place and time. Aesthetic issues female writers offer are not only as a new way of
expression or another alternative but also show a high motivation to offer different
images