A Discussion on Publishing and Censorship in Iran

Iranian author Mahmoud Dowlatabadi talked about the struggle to publish even non-politically motivated books in Iran (where he still lives) … read more

Iranian author Mahmoud Dowlatabadi talked about the struggle to publish even non-politically motivated books in Iran (where he still lives) and the banning of his work by Iranian authorities. During this event, Mr. Dowlatabadi was interviewed by Professor Hamid Dabashi, with consecutive translation. This event at the Brooklyn office of Melville House was held to celebrate their publication in English of his novel, The Colonel. close

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    Mahmoud Dowlatabadi, Tom Patterdale (Translator)
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A Discussion on Publishing and Censorship in Iran

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Program ID:
305805-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Jun 24, 2012 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 29, 2012 | 11:59am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jun 24, 2012 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 24, 2012 | 2:13pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 30, 2012 | 12:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 15, 2012 | 1:31am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 29, 2012 | 4:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 29, 2012 | 11:59am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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