It is because of identity politics – we are, sadly, becoming more tribal. The expectation seems to be that a writer from each tribe must tell the story of that tribe. I'm Turkish but also many other things. For me, imagination is a desire to transcend boundaries. When we write, we can be multiple. (Elif Shafak)

It is because of identity politics – we are, sadly, becoming more tribal. The expectation seems to be that a writer from each tribe must tell the story of that tribe. I'm Turkish but also many other things. For me, imagination is a desire to transcend boundaries. When we write, we can be multiple.

Elif Shafak

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