Literature and Politics
Six writers address literature and politics and the dynamic between the two. They speak on their own experiences and talk of their own convictions, perspective and judgment. They also address the issues of literary cultures throughout the world involving politics against, and in relation to, America, as well as their degrees of involvement, and justice.
In: International Writing Program Archive
Authors: Viktoriíà Fomina , Abubakar Gimba, Ogaga Ifowodo, Ji-Woo Hwang, Anuar Othman, Yee Nu Nu
Date Recorded: October 18, 2000
Works Read: Related Works: The poetry of Octavio Pas. The poem "Written In Pencil in a Steel Rail Car," by Israeli poet Dan Pagis. Ogaga Ifowodo's book of poems, "Homeland and Other Poems." 1859, by Anuar Othman. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck.
Program: --
Format: discussion
Contributors: Christopher Merrill
Topics: South African aparthied; Writing in communist Russia in early 1990s; Keeping humor during serious political situations; Separating politics from writing; Obstacles of publishing in Singapore; Western philosophy; Freedom of speech and expression; Censorship
Note: Break at 46:06.