Saturday, April 10, 2010

Women of words

Egyptian women writers Radwa Ashour and Ahdaf Soueif discuss political and social issues from a literary perspective


“What can you learn about a country so vast and rich in a few days?” asks Radwa Ashour in her deep, husky voice. “India has a special place in our hearts. For Egyptians growing up in the 1960s, Nehru was a much-loved figure,” says Ahdaf Soueif, her higher pitch in counterpoint. The two Egyptian writers were in Chennai to dialogue on “Common Ground: Literature and Politics through Arab Women Writings”, organised by Women Unlimited and Prakriti Foundation, at the Max Mueller Bhavan.

They make a riveting contrast — Ashour's tranquillity suggests patient scrutiny and nuanced thought. Soueif's fastidious words reveal a grasp of reality without loss of hope.

Full report here Hindu

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