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“My political position springs from my being a novelist. In so far as I am concerned, politics and the novel are an indivisible case and I can categorically state that I became politically committed because I am a novelist, not the opposite.”

Quote by Ghassan Kanafani

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Ghassan Kanafani

Ghassan Kanafani was a Lebanese writer known for his short stories and essays. His works often focused on the experiences and struggles of the Palestinian people, reflecting their sufferings and hopes. more

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