Burn This Book Burn This Book

Burn This Book

Notes on Literature and Engagement

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Publisher Description

Published in conjunction with the PEN American Center, Burn This Book is a powerful collection of essays that explore the meaning of censorship and the power of literature to inform the way we see the world, and ourselves.

As Americans we often take our freedom of speech for granted. When we talk about censorship we talk about China, the former Soviet Union, or the Middle East. But recent political developments—including the passage of the Patriot Act—have shined a spotlight on profound acts of censorship in our own backyard. Burn This Book features a sterling roster of award-winning writers offering their incisive, uncensored views on this most essential topic, including such revered literary heavyweights as Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, Orhan Pamuk, David Grossman, and Nadine Gordimer, among others.

Both provocative and timely, Burn This Book is certain to inspire strong opinions and ignite spirited, serious dialogue.

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2009
May 12
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
128
Pages
PUBLISHER
HarperStudio
SELLER
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
SIZE
396
KB

Customer Reviews

Nietzsche de la Nuit ,

Something to Think…

This book is compiled of essays on the subject of book burning, suppression of ideas and thought, and the boldness to write and publish. All of the essays were interesting to read, and to meditate on what is written. Recommended.

marcus marquette ,

Excellent Read!

Excellent read! Wonderful collection!

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