Idrus | |
|---|---|
 Idrus c. 1955 | |
| Born | 12 September 1921 Padang, West Sumatera, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 18 May 1979 (aged 57) Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | Indonesian |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Period | 1943–1975 |
| Genre | Short stories, novels |
| Spouse | Ratna Suri Hussein. |
Idrus (12 September 1921 – 18 May 1979) was an Indonesian author best known for his realistic short stories and novels. He is known as the representative of the prose of the '45 generation of Indonesian literature.