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Lack of reading is reflecting in contemporary works, says M.K. Sanu

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KOTTAYAM: Noted litterateur and critic M.K. Sanu has stressed the importance of reading as a catalyst in the creative pursuit of all great writers. "Read and Grow" is not a mere slogan, he said and added that he was among those who were influenced by a generation of writers who were also voracious readers who could imbibe the spirit of the creative genius of others through their works and communicate that spirit through own works.

Speaking on the occasion of the release of the three-volume reference work `Loka Raashtrangall' (Nations of the World) by DC Books on World Book Day on Monday, Prof. Sanu said the lack of reading is reflecting in the works of many contemporary writers. Although he was against globalisation per se, the globalisation and universalisation of knowledge has brought down the walls that separated the various social strata and has marginalised other disparities, Mr. Sanu said. He stressed the need for authoritative works that would act as catalyst to generate original creative works.

S. Sivadass, noted writer of popular science, in his presidential address said Malayali society was one of the first that had turned itself into a knowledge society.

There was no alternative to reading and assimilating knowledge in an era when knowledge has become the yardstick for power and wealth, Prof. Sivadas said. Ravi D.C., chief executive, DC Books, welcomed the gathering.

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