Eduard Douwes Dekker, better known by his pen name Multatuli, was a Dutch writer and colonial administrator. He is most famous for his 1860 novel, Max Havelaar, which exposed the abuses of colonialism in the Dutch East Indies and caused a major political scandal. His writing style is characterized by its satire, wit, and passionate plea for social justice. Multatuli's influence on Dutch literature and politics was profound, establishing him as one of the Netherlands' most important authors.