My impulse now, as then, is to disagree. The majority of people in this country who haunt bookstores, go to readings and book festivals or simply read in the privacy of their homes are not traumatized exiles.
📖 Azar Nafisi
In her book "The Republic of Imagination," Azar Nafisi reflects on the nature of readers in America, emphasizing that they are not merely traumatized individuals seeking solace in literature. She argues that the perception of readers as exiles is misleading and overlooks the diverse motivations and backgrounds of those who engage with books. Instead, she asserts that many readers participate in literary culture for enjoyment, exploration, and personal growth.
Nafisi's assertion...
