Primo Levi once said, I write in order to rejoin the community of mankind. Reading is a private act, but it joins us across continents and time.
by Azar Nafisi
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Primo Levi articulated the idea that writing serves as a means to connect with humanity. Through writing, individuals can contribute to a collective understanding and engage with others on a deeper level. Despite reading being a solitary experience, it creates bonds that transcend geographical and temporal boundaries, allowing readers to share in the thoughts and emotions of authors from different eras and parts of the world.

Azar Nafisi, in her work "The Republic of Imagination: America in Three Books," echoes this sentiment by emphasizing the significance of literature in fostering connections among people. She suggests that through the act of reading, individuals not only explore their own intellect but also partake in a shared human experience, reinforcing the notion that our lives are intertwined through the narratives we engage with.

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