WNED-AM 970 NEWS
(2010-03-12)
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In a conversation with WNED's Mike Desmond, Nafisi reveals the connection between the narrative of her best-selling work and the conditions in her native country.
As an act of subversion in a tyrannical country, Nafisi teaches young women in her home on the great literary works like "The Great Gatsby, "Pride and Prejudice," and "Lolita."
She believes literature offers a disconnected citizenry, especially Iranian women, an opportunity to re-invent themselves with a "look at the world through their (the authors') eyes."
Nafisi and many of the women in the book eventually emigrate from Iran.
The author reminds of literature's transformative ability.
"That's what I love about art, about imagination," Nafisi said. "That it breaks the boundaries, rather than creating them."
Click the play button above to hear Azar Nafisi talk with WNED's Mike Desmond.
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