Myanmar’s Literati Shake Off Past, Look to Future

New freedoms and the patronage of pro-Democracy politician Aung San Suu Kyi helped Myanmar host its first book festival, where once-banned books were openly on display. Read more »
Discussion:
Which Country is Most Hostile to Literary Life? Around the world, numerous regimes oppress writers through economic deprivation, censorship, or criminalizing literary activities. Which is worst and why? Read more »
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