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Elif Shafak: “I don’t like it when writers try to teach, preach or teach”

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Briefings

Elif Shafak, author of 'Também Há Rios no Céu', addressed the European Prize in Lisbon on November 15, 2026, warning against writers teaching or preaching. She highlighted threats to democracy and shared a story of Flaubert told by 30 women, emphasizing the importance of listening rather than instructing.

Key points

• Elif Shafak, author of 'Também Há Rios no Céu', spoke at the European Prize in Lisbon on November 15, 2026.
• Shafak warned that writers should avoid teaching or preaching, instead focusing on listening to the stories of others.

Context

Elif Shafak, known for her work on women's voices and democracy, addressed the European Prize in Lisbon on November 15, 2026, in a city where she received the prize from Helena Vaz da Silva. Her remarks focused on the dangers of didacticism in literature.

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