So, in Bangladesh they apparently think: "The future of literature is getting bleaker" -- or at least Rashid Askari does, as he writes about the 'Future of literature' in The Daily Star, where he considers Global art-malady and its consequences.
It's always good to see that this sort of griping can be found anywhere on earth -- though one has to hand it to Askari for really getting into the spirit of things:
It's always good to see that this sort of griping can be found anywhere on earth -- though one has to hand it to Askari for really getting into the spirit of things:
What we now call commercial literature is mushrooming double quick across the globe. This is an art-malady caused by an explosion of junk called literature. The whole spectrum of recent global literary scenario is laden with this junk. There are telltale signs of decadence of literature. This sort of literature is intended for profit only, without regard to quality. Although it may taste sweet, it is not worthy of being served at the same table with quality literature. It may be called 'disposable literature' for, it is to be read once, and then is tossed away. We may use it a second time, but sure, with a gun put to our heads.And:
The world literature today is more or less damaged by this spectre of commercialization. To fulfill the limitless demands of the open market, these writers are tirelessly producing tons of trashy stuff, and the general readers are being made to swallow this with lip-smacking relish. This is a kind of literary exploitation, very crafty and cunning tricks of the trade. The tools of this exploitation are the commercial authors and their unprincipled publishers. As a result, the possibility of an ensuing plague is looming large. A deep sense of foreboding is lurking. The future of literature is getting bleaker.Unfortunately, he doesn't see a good, easy way out of this situation. Ah, well.