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Novelist Elif Shafak: ‘Writers are the memory keepers’

Life and Art from FT Weekend

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Fiction as a Lens to Truth

This chapter examines the vital role of fiction in understanding human experiences and cultural memory, challenging the notion that only nonfiction can provide valuable insights. It discusses a new novel, 'There Are Rivers in the Sky', which addresses freshwater scarcity and its intersection with societal issues, while also exploring the significance of the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh. The narrative emphasizes the importance of preserving untold stories and oral histories to counter the selective memory of societies.

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