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“In many parts of the world, including the Arab world, the Latin American world, and even parts of the Western world, there is a tradition of writers being quite engaged. Particularly in the Arab world you have had very, very strong traditions of literature and poetry and most of the writers have been deeply committed to the cause of the Arab nation.”

Quote by Tariq Ali

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Tariq Ali is a British writer born on October 21, 1943. His works span a variety of fields including history, politics, and literature, known for his incisive analysis and critical thinking. more

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