Intellectuals try to keep g... by Tahar Ben Jelloun, a French Poet

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“Intellectuals try to keep going. But their situation is very difficult. Those who have had the courage to voice their opposition have often paid a very high price.”

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Name: Tahar Ben Jelloun

Nationality: French

Date of Birth: Dec 1, 1944

Profession: Poet

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