...who is the pioneer of modern journalism? Not Hemingway who wrote of his experiences in the trenches, not Orwell who spent a year of his life with the Parisian poor, not Egon Erwin Kisch the expert on Prague prostitutes, but Oriana Fallaci who in the years 1969 to 1972 published a series of interviews with the most famous politicians of the time. Those interviews were more than mere conversations; they were duels. Before the powerful politicians realized that they were fighting under unequal conditions--for she was allowed to ask questions but they were not--they were already on the floor of the ring, KO'ed.
The text suggests that Oriana Fallaci stands out as a pivotal figure in modern journalism, overshadowing other notable writers like Hemingway, Orwell, and Kisch. Her interviews with prominent politicians from 1969 to 1972 were not just typical discussions but intense confrontations, akin to duels. Fallaci's unique approach empowered her to challenge these figures effectively, allowing her to dominate the dialogue.
This perspective emphasizes the strength and impact of Fallaci's interviewing style,...