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Ben Okri on his novel The Freedom Artist, fight for justice in society, and relationships among writers
Jan, 29 2019 IST
In a conversation with Firstpost at the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival 2019, Man Booker Prize-winning novelist and poet Ben Okri spoke about his latest novel The Freedom Artist; the need to fight for justice in society, and the collaborative relationships within the writing community.
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