• Imas Maryanah

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• I. Syarief Hidayat

  Author

• Yus Rusyana

  Author

• Aquarini Priyatna

  Author

Readers’ response is important aspect to measure society’s acceptance or refusal to
literary work. This research aims to explore readers’ response to Sundanese popular novels in
1960s to 1970s and comprehend their opinion, comment and idea. Reception theory is main
theory used to explore responses. Letters sent to writers and publishers are source of data. This
research found several matters as their hopes and suggestions. Readers mostly like Sundanese
popular novel very much. They expect publisher can produce more often for twice and three
times a week. Exploring Silat stories and struggle of society are mostly preferred. Moral
message is expected to educate readers because of its benefit. Happy ending stories are also
hope of most readers. Then, language style of writer becomes their concern of describing how
suitable the stories for all levels of age. Because of the reason, Sundanese popular novels are
essential media for learning Sundanese culture especially maintaining local wisdom. In short,
this not only gives entertain for readers but also education.

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