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Iraqi Writer Inam Kaja Jie on the Power of Literature and Memory

Iraqi writer and journalist Inam Kaja Jie discussed how literature helps preserve the memory of the past and the experience of an entire generation. At the Sharjah Book Fair, she shared memories of her hometown and the influence of her early years on her creativity.


Iraqi Writer Inam Kaja Jie on the Power of Literature and Memory

Iraqi novelist and journalist Inam Kaja Jie confirmed that for her, writing is an act of cherishing memory and solidifying the features of a rich human and cultural experience. She noted that literature remains an authentic means of preserving the beautiful images that marked the journey of an entire generation that loved reading, and saw culture as a way of life.

During a dialogue session titled "A Life in Writing: A Glimpse into the Experience of Novelist Inam Kaja Jie", moderated by writer Salih Obeid within the activities of the Sharjah International Book Fair, which concludes its 44th edition today, Kaja Jie recounted memories of her first city and how her early years formed a core part of her creative experience. She pointed out that the memory of the place remains present in her literary works, no matter how far the distances.