Given that “Buku Jalan Pulang” is not a single, globally famous title but rather a powerful metaphorical phrase in Indonesian literature and culture, this write-up explores it as both a and a potential literary work (e.g., a memoir, poetry collection, or novel). I will structure it as a critical and thematic analysis. Buku Jalan Pulang: A Cartography of Memory, Loss, and Identity 1. Introduction: More Than a Path At first glance, Jalan Pulang (The Road Home) suggests a simple geographical route. However, when framed as a Buku —a book—the phrase transforms into something profound: a written record of an inner journey. It is not merely a map to a physical house, but a collection of narratives, poems, or reflections that trace the winding road back to one’s origins, past selves, or unresolved histories.
