March 29, 2001

2001-04-15T14:34:51-04:00

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Christopher Hitchens talked about the relationship between literature and politicians. He talked about writers who have entered the arena of political debate, ranging from Oscar Wilde’s radicalism to Gore Vidal’s cosmopolitanism. Following his remarks, he answered questions from the audience.



Christopher Hitchens is the author of Unacknowledged Legislation: Writers in the Public Sphere, published by Verso.

Christopher Hitchens talked about the relationship between literature and politicians. He talked about writers who have entered the arena of political… read more