Adam Ma'rifat

Overview of the Collection

The title "Adam Ma'rifat" is derived from one of the stories included in the collection. The six stories are:

Mereka Toh Tidak Mungkin Menjaring Malaikat (March 11, 1975)

Adam Ma'rifat (September 3, 1975)

Megatruh (March 28, 1978)

Lahirnya sebuah Kota Suci (September 17, 1980)

Bedoyo Robot Membelot (April 7, 1981)

An unnamed story represented by musical notations.

Themes and Style

Danarto's writing is characterized by its symbolic nature and the blending of mythological elements with human experiences. Critics have noted that his works often erase the boundaries between the divine and the mortal, allowing for a unique interaction between characters and their spiritual contexts. The stories are described as modern wirid (a form of spiritual recitation), emphasizing a broad understanding of knowledge and existence.

Danarto's techniques in storytelling are recognized for their complexity, inviting readers to derive deeper meanings from the symbols presented throughout the narratives