Why Is the Literary World Silent on Gaza?
| Autor: | SHIVANI, ANIS |
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| Zdroj: | CounterPunch; May2024, p1-10, 10p |
| Abstrakt: | The article examines the absence of the literary community's response to the conflict in Gaza, criticizing prominent writers for their silence on the violence against Palestinians. The author suggests that this silence may be influenced by Zionism and the fear of being labeled anti-Semitic. They also point out the disproportionate attention given to other social justice issues compared to the ongoing violence in Gaza. The text questions the lack of engagement and compassion from writers, attributing it to their desire to maintain their positions and conform to popular narratives. The author expresses doubt about the ability of writers to rewrite the narrative and hold dissenters accountable until the genocide is over. [Extracted from the article] |
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