A Literature Analysis of “Kering” By Iwan Simatupang

Iwan Simatupang the great writer was born on January 18, 1928. Lots of his works have been translated into various languages, while demand for reprints continues to increase. Simatupang's "Kering" is not only in a physical sense but more contemplative nature. With adventures carried out, he describes how actors are afflicted with psychological, spiritual, ideas, and ready be swallowed by termites so that it becomes pathetic. Iwan, channelling ideas thoughts understanding philosophers admires, namely existentialist philosophers. can also called nihilist. He negates all old values confirms standard values. tried overcome something felt an obstacle creation writing. The flow emits firm, yet artistic form. This most evident novel 'Kering'. ignores rules, neither life nor formulating thoughts. If people want characterize nature mind wisdom, fierce, like sailboat hit waves ocean. Keywords: irrationalism, parallelism, philosophy existentialism,