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What has the author Bunga Kejora written?

Bunga Kejora is the pseudonym of a Malaysian writer and poet whose real name is Hamidi Mohd Tahir. He was born in Kampung Tengah, Kuala Langat, Selangor, on February 15, 1948. He received his early education at Sekolah Melayu Kampung Tengah and later attended Sekolah Menengah Jalan Raja Muda in Klang. He then went on to study at the University of Malaya, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature.

Bunga Kejora has published several collections of poetry, short stories, and novels. Some of his notable works include:

- "Serunai Malam" (1973), a collection of poems that won the National Book Award in 1974.

- "Dalam Pelukan Angkasa" (1976), a collection of poems that explores themes of nature and the human condition.

- "Syair Bunga" (1978), a collection of poems that celebrates the beauty of flowers.

- "Suara-suara Dari Desa" (1980), a collection of short stories that描绘s life in rural Malaysia.

- "Perempuan Berbaju Hijau" (1982), a novel that tells the story of a woman who is caught between two worlds.

- "Hari-hari Terakhir Seorang Seniman" (1987), a novel that tells the story of an artist who is struggling with his creativity.

Bunga Kejora has also written several children's books, including:

- "Cerita-cerita dari Hutan" (1980), a collection of stories about animals and the forest.

- "Dongeng-dongeng dari Negeri Ajaib" (1982), a collection of fairy tales.

- "Petualangan si Burung Kecil" (1984), a story about a bird who goes on an adventure.

Bunga Kejora's works have been translated into several languages, including English, Chinese, and Japanese. He has also received several literary awards, including the SEA Write Award in 1982 and the Anugerah Penulisan Asia Tenggara (Southeast Asia Writers Award) in 2002.

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