Datu Sumbawa

Author: Masao Suzuki
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: A Japanese scholar who has long been fond of reading Yu Dafu's works wrote this book based on over two decades of research. It provides a detailed account of Yu Dafu's journey from Singapore to Sumatra for refuge, his hidden life there, and the truth behind his disappearance, leaving behind a correct record for history. As a Japanese scholar who has always been fond of reading Yu Dafu's works, Mr. Suzuki found it hard to believe and unwilling to believe that Yu Dafu died a tragic death at the hands of the Japanese. Thirty years ago, due to a certain, he began to investigate Yu Dafu's refuge in Sumatra, unexpectedly gaining insight into the truth of Yu Dafu's disappearance. To thoroughly uncover this historical mystery, he followed the trail of Yu Dafu's activities, tirelessly sought out those involved and informed, conducted extensive research, and ultimately concluded that Yu Dafu was indeed secretly killed by Japanese military police. On the occasion of the centenary of Yu Dafu's birth, Mr. Masao Suzuki wrote this book based on his research, providing a detailed account of Yu Dafu's journey from Singapore to Sumatra for refuge, his hidden life there, and his disappearance, leaving behind a correct record for history.