RADEN NGABEHI RANGGAWARSITA

HIS LITERARY WORKS AND ROLE IN THE CHARACTER BUILDING

Abstract

Raden Ngabehi Ranggawarsita was a great poet in his time. His literary works have been very popular and even until now they are still used as materials for discussions. This paper looks at his contribution to development of national character. This library research collected me data by reading the works of Raden Ngabehi Ranggawarsita and other sources related to his works. The result is Raden Ngabehi Ranggawarsita was a productive poet with very broad knowledge. He can be used as a model in the character building. His works contain knowledge and wisdoms which are useful as a guide in everyday life.