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Books that help with election anxiety
Jun 24, 2024
FT Weekend columnist Nilanjana Roy shares how literature can help ease election anxiety. She recommends books like 'Raag Darbari' and 'A Suitable Boy' to provide historical context and calm political stresses. The podcast discusses global elections, Indian politics, authoritarian regimes, and ways literature can inspire hope in uncertain times.
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- Reading literature on elections provides historic perspective to ease election anxiety.
- India's recent elections highlight the need for democratic collaboration and structural changes for progress.
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Impact of Literature on Understanding Elections
Reading literature about elections provides a sense of historic continuity and perspective amidst current election anxieties. Neela Arroy turned to fiction to calm her election-related anxiety, finding older works that highlighted the timeless nature of election emotions and processes. This exploration helped her realize that the stresses and tensions around elections are not new but have persisted for decades, offering a sense of calm in understanding the ritualistic nature of voting.
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