Quote by Evelyn Waugh
If we can't stamp out literature in the country, we can at least stop its being brought in from outside.
Summary
This quote suggests that if the suppression of literature within a country is difficult to achieve, an alternative approach could be to prevent the importation of literature from external sources. By controlling what literature enters the country, the authorities can have greater influence and control over the ideas and narratives disseminated to the populace. This implies a desire to maintain a certain level of ideological conformity and limit the exposure to foreign perspectives that might challenge or influence the dominant narrative within the country.
Topics
Censorship
By Evelyn Waugh