Can a work of art ever truly be "subversive" in an environment where people are so determined to miss the point

I feel like this paragraph from my book is pretty appropriate for today.

www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/shann...

(h/t: @the.language.nerds)

Why do books matter so much? Because books can open eyes & hearts & minds. They can show us the world in a different light, helping us imagine other lives. Books can connect us, bringing us together, building bridges in a world of walls. They are the greatest empathy engines ever invented. #BookSky

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