“و أشير هنا إلى أن " الرفاق الناشرين " اشترطوا كتابة عبارة : " سينقرض مثل هذا الشعر ، كلما تقدمت الحياة في الإتحاد السوفيتي الجديد " ، كتبوها على غلاف ديوان للشاعر "يفشنكو" ، وللعلم ، انتحر " يفشنكو" بعدها بشهر . ”
Quote Analysis
In the quote, Mohamed Choukri talks about how the publishers of a poet named Yefshenkov demanded that he write the phrase "such poetry will become extinct as life progresses in the new Soviet Union" on the cover of his collection of poetry. Interestingly, Yefshenkov committed suicide a month after complying with this demand. This quote highlights the power dynamics within the publishing industry and the impact it can have on the mental health and life choices of artists. It also speaks to the complex relationship between artistic expression and external influences.
Modern Relevance
This quote by Mohammed Tamlaih highlights the power and impact of censorship on creative expression. By forcing poets and authors to include certain messages in their work, the authorities in the Soviet Union were able to control the narrative and suppress dissenting voices. In today's world, we continue to see instances of censorship and the silencing of artists and writers who challenge the status quo. This serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting freedom of expression and resisting attempts to restrict creative freedom.
Examples of Usage
The following quote reflects the conditions under which the publishers imposed a specific statement on a poetry collection by the poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, linking it to the fate of poetry in the Soviet Union. This quote is from a text by Mohammed Tamlih.
Reflection Questions
In this quote by Mohammed Tamim, he discusses a disturbing incident involving the Soviet poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko and his publishers. This raises several questions for reflection:
- How do you interpret the publishers' demand for Yevtushenko to include a specific statement on the cover of his poetry book?
- What do you think this incident reveals about the power dynamics between creators and publishers?
- How might this pressure from the publishers have impacted Yevtushenko's mental health and decision to take his own life?
- Do you believe that artists should have the freedom to express themselves without external censorship or influence?
- How can we ensure that artists are able to maintain their creative integrity and autonomy in a world where commercial interests and political pressures often come into play?
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