I have a book scheduled to be published in Tehran. The translation was completed two years ago. Unfortunately publication is being held up by the Iranian Ministry for Culture and Islamic Values. I would like to believe they have good reason to do so. At least I've got more than a moral stake in this movement.
1] Things seemed to go smoothly until the translator publisher asked me to write an introduction. The Introduction suggested that if the reader found this book to too strong they should leave it on a park bench where someone else was sure to find it. 2] The Introduction quoted Baudelaire, "Unless you've done advanced studies with Satan, the clever dean, throw away this book, etc. I imagine these guys get nervous about Satans of all sorts, especially coming from the US. 3] To quote an exchange between the Austrian playwright Nestroy and a Habsburg censor, "Of course there's nothing objectionable in your latest play, but one can never be too careful." 4] Why does a cat lick its balls?
As Jen says, bone chilling courage in the face of tyranny. Sometimes I wonder what I would do if I were in this sort of situation. Would I stand up and be counted knowing that I was literally taking my life in my hands by doing it? I hope I would. But as you say Victoria when you have nothing to lose you have everything to gain. Feeling very lucky to be living in a democracy right now.
Not an easy read but fascinating and inciteful as usual. The courage of these artists astounds me, when you think of the risks they are taking. Their protests remind me of stories of the Resistance during WWII. Bone chilling courage in the face of corrupt power gone mad 😔
I know, it's humbling to see what these young women and men are doing. Extraordinary courage, especially when they see what is happening to others around them and they still keep on protesting. It is like the Resistance. I'd be interested to know more about how they are organising, because there must be groups forming.
Let me know what you think about what Shirin says. I'm going to be writing more about her in this Sunday's post, she's a really interesting artist I think. Loads of ideas.
“The artists have had to work fast though, because if they are seen by police they are shot.”
Just unimaginable bravery
Yes, quite.
It appears that the Iranian government have succeeded in subduing the protesters with their brutality once again though.
Boldness. Very bold. 🔥🔥🔥
I have a book scheduled to be published in Tehran. The translation was completed two years ago. Unfortunately publication is being held up by the Iranian Ministry for Culture and Islamic Values. I would like to believe they have good reason to do so. At least I've got more than a moral stake in this movement.
Why do you think they are holding up publication?
1] Things seemed to go smoothly until the translator publisher asked me to write an introduction. The Introduction suggested that if the reader found this book to too strong they should leave it on a park bench where someone else was sure to find it. 2] The Introduction quoted Baudelaire, "Unless you've done advanced studies with Satan, the clever dean, throw away this book, etc. I imagine these guys get nervous about Satans of all sorts, especially coming from the US. 3] To quote an exchange between the Austrian playwright Nestroy and a Habsburg censor, "Of course there's nothing objectionable in your latest play, but one can never be too careful." 4] Why does a cat lick its balls?
As Jen says, bone chilling courage in the face of tyranny. Sometimes I wonder what I would do if I were in this sort of situation. Would I stand up and be counted knowing that I was literally taking my life in my hands by doing it? I hope I would. But as you say Victoria when you have nothing to lose you have everything to gain. Feeling very lucky to be living in a democracy right now.
🙌🙌🔥🔥
Yes, ditto Helen.
Not an easy read but fascinating and inciteful as usual. The courage of these artists astounds me, when you think of the risks they are taking. Their protests remind me of stories of the Resistance during WWII. Bone chilling courage in the face of corrupt power gone mad 😔
🔥🔥
I know, it's humbling to see what these young women and men are doing. Extraordinary courage, especially when they see what is happening to others around them and they still keep on protesting. It is like the Resistance. I'd be interested to know more about how they are organising, because there must be groups forming.
News hiatus = ❤️❤️
Let me know what you think about what Shirin says. I'm going to be writing more about her in this Sunday's post, she's a really interesting artist I think. Loads of ideas.