Search
An association of writers working to advance literature, defend free expression, and to foster international literary fellowship.
Audio Archive
Conversations
Readings
Panel Discussions
Tributes
PEN Podcasts
PEN World Voices
spacer
newsletter

PEN has never needed your help more. Offer your support by making a donation today.

Home > 9/21/06

PEN interview with Elif Shafak
PEN interview with Elif Shafak

September 21, 2006 | Istanbul, Turkey

Recorded in an Istanbul hospital room where she was recovering after the birth of her daughter, Elif Shafak describes how Article 301 and other penal code provisions are “used as a weapon to silence people—journalists, intellectuals, publishers, and editors” by a reactionary faction in Turkey whose goal is to “curb the domain of art and literature.”

Watch the interview

Upcoming reading: Monday, February 5 at Barnes & Noble—Astor Place. Call (212) 420-1322 for more information.


Home | Site Map | Copyright / Privacy Policy | Contact Us © 2004-2012 PEN American Center. All rights reserved.