Conflict and persecution threaten the survival of the book from "summary" of People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
The fragility of books is not merely a physical vulnerability, but also a vulnerability to the chaos and destruction that conflict and persecution bring. In times of unrest, books are often targeted as symbols of knowledge and power, leading to their potential extinction. The very essence of a book, its ability to preserve ideas and stories, becomes a threat to those who seek to control narratives and suppress dissent.
Throughout history, we see how books have been burned, banned, and censored in the name of ideology or religion. The burning of books is not just a destruction of paper and ink, but a suppression of voices and ideas that challenge the status quo. The fear of knowledge and independent thought drives the persecution of books, as they are seen as threats to established power structures.
The survival of a book is not guaranteed, especially in times of conflict and persecution. Libraries are looted, manuscripts are destroyed, and authors are silenced. The very act of reading becomes a subversive act, as it challenges the...
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