BRICS literature; Tool of soft diplomacy and dialogue between civilizations – Mehr News Agency RCO News Agency
According to Mehr news agency, quoted from TVbrix“Mary Al Hashemi» Emirati member of the jury award Literary brix In an exclusive conversation with the publicationZaRobzhumReferring to the announceme of the long list of candidates award In Brazil, he emphasized that the literature of member states brix It has become a bridge between cultures and a tool for dialogue between civilizations.
Stating that literature is one of the most effective and lasting tools of human expression, he added: During literature, Communities They narrate their history, create their ideity and their future image they do in formats such as award Literary brixLiterature is not only an art; Rather, it is a diplomatic tool that strengthens iercultural dialogue and expands mutual understanding among member nations.
Al Hashemi emphasized that literature in its essence is a mirror of society that reflects the complexity of human experience and gives voice to cultural characteristics that may otherwise the face remain unknown to others.
According to him, when literature crosses linguistic boundaries, it provides the possibility of encouering the worldview of others, and this experience brings empathy and elimination of stereotypes.
He further poied out that literature is the “common language of humanity” and added: This art has the same echo in every part of the world. From east to west and from north to south, literature shares the human experience and informs us of our common human nature.
He said about the judging process of the works and the selection criteria: one of the most importa criteria was the degree of connection of each work with its society and its coribution in shaping public awareness. Also, the artistic background, iellectual maturity and depth of knowledge of the writers about their society were examined in order to maiain the balance between aesthetic value and cultural importance in the final selection.
Al Hashemi Noting that the authors brix Today, they play the role of the voice of their society and the bridge between nations, he poied out: the literature of these couries not only reflects the concerns and aspirations of their people, but is also a part of the global dialogue that transcends national borders. Dermi did not roll This cultural and historical diversity gives unparalleled richness to world literature.
According to Mehr, the long list of the first period award Literary brix It includes the works of 27 authors from member couries of this union, which was announced in September in the capital of Brazil.
