Millennial Images Across the World

The four panelists discuss various challenges confronting their respective societies in the coming century. Shoneyin speaks about literature in Africa and challenges when faced by more fundamental concerns posed by war, lack of infrastructure, and widespread evangelical Christianity. Shulpyakov speaks to the role of art and poetry in ‘real life.’ The other two panelists read from their own works.

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In: International Writing Program Archive

Authors: Halina Cieplińska , Kote Kubaneishvili, Titilola Alexandrah Shoneyin, Gleb Shulpyakov

Date Recorded: January 01, 1999

Program: --

Format: discussion

Topics: Y2K concerns; expectations for new century; feminism; gay & lesbian literature; cultural perspectives; technology

Note: Other names for Halina Cieplińska include Halina Cieplińska-Bitner.

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