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Azar Nafisi on Literature and Democracy
Author Azar Nafisi discusses the essential role of fiction in democratic societies.
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- Civics & Citizenship
- English & Language Arts
- Democracy & Civic Engagement
Azar Nafisi on Literature and Democracy
Azar Nafisi on Literature and Democracy
Author Azar Nafisi discusses the essential role of fiction in democratic societies.
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