“A Memory of My Melancholy Whores”,Gabriel García Márquez's highly acclaimed book,was banned in Iran [1]. Translators were able to get approval of government by changing book's title into “Memories of My Melancholy Sweethearts”.Finally the book was banned.Now thanks to Khabgard [2],we learn whole book is available [3] on internet.Free.
Iran: Gabriel García Márquez's book was banned
· Written by Fred Petrossian
Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Iran, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Literature