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Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times,Used
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The New York Times bestselling author of Reading Lolita in Tehran returns with a guide to the power of literature in turbulent times, arming readers with a resistance reading list, ranging from James Baldwin to Zora Neale Hurston to Margaret Atwood.'[A] stunning look at the power of reading. ... Provokes and inspires at every turn.' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'Remarkable. ... Audacious.' The Progressive'Stunningly beautiful and perceptive.' Los Angeles Review of BooksWhat is the role of literature in an era when one political party wages continual war on writers and the press? What is the connection between political strife in our daily lives, and the way we meet our enemies on the page in fiction? How can literature, through its free exchange, affect politics?In this galvanizing guide to literature as resistance, Nafisi seeks to answer these questions. Drawing on her experiences as a woman and voracious reader living in the Islamic Republic of Iran, her life as an immigrant in the United States, and her role as literature professor in both countries, she crafts an argument for why, in a genuine democracy, we must engage with the enemy, and how literature can be a vehicle for doing so.Structured as a series of letters to her father, who taught her as a child about how literature can rescue us in times of trauma, Nafisi explores the most probing questions of our time through the works of Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, James Baldwin, Margaret Atwood, and more.
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- Q: What is 'Read Dangerously' about? A: 'Read Dangerously' by Azar Nafisi explores the power of literature during turbulent times, providing a resistance reading list and connecting political strife to the literary world.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Read Dangerously'? A: The author of 'Read Dangerously' is Azar Nafisi, known for her bestselling work 'Reading Lolita in Tehran'.
- Q: When was 'Read Dangerously' published? A: 'Read Dangerously' was published on March 8, 2022.
- Q: What is the format of 'Read Dangerously'? A: 'Read Dangerously' is available in hardcover format, making it a durable choice for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Read Dangerously' have? A: 'Read Dangerously' contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: Is 'Read Dangerously' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Read Dangerously' is released as a first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Read Dangerously'? A: 'Read Dangerously' explores themes such as the role of literature in politics, resistance through reading, and personal narratives of the author.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy 'Read Dangerously'? A: 'Read Dangerously' is ideal for readers interested in literature, political discourse, and personal stories of resilience.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews for 'Read Dangerously'? A: 'Read Dangerously' has received positive reviews, with Publishers Weekly calling it a 'stunning look at the power of reading'.
- Q: What is the significance of the letters in 'Read Dangerously'? A: The letters in 'Read Dangerously' serve as a narrative device for Nafisi to engage with her father and reflect on the impact of literature in her life.