Quote by Alexandr Solzhenitsyn

Literature that is not the breath of contemporary society, that dares not transmit the pains and fears of that society, that does not warn in time against threatening moral and social dangers -- such literature does not deserve the name of literature; it is only a fa?ade. Such literature loses the confidence of its own people, and its published works are used as wastepaper instead of being read.

Literature that is not the breath of contemporary society, t

Summary

This quote suggests that literature must reflect, address, and communicate the concerns and struggles of the society it exists within. If literature fails to do so, if it avoids acknowledging and discussing the moral and social challenges faced by the society, it becomes irrelevant and inconsequential. It argues that literature should serve as a warning system, shedding light on potential dangers and standing as a mirror to society. Without fulfilling this role, literature loses its significance and fails to engage its readers, reducing its value to mere disposability.

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By Alexandr Solzhenitsyn

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