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A Kurdish Turkish Writer on the Tensions Between Politics and Art

May 26, 2023

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Burhan Sönmez, who is president of PEN international, discusses the tension between politics and art and the role of literature in authoritarian societies.

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A Kurdish Turkish Writer on the Tensions Between Politics and Art

Burhan Sönmez, who is president of PEN international, discusses the tension between politics and art and the role of literature in authoritarian societies.

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