De mens in opstand

Should fiction propagate justice or be a manual for activism?

Brigitte Herremans argues that literature's role lies elsewhere. Literature offers insight into people, gives a name and a face to the anonymous masses and encourages readers to embrace stimulating ideas.Thanks to the comfort and power of stories, people can cope with an imperfect world and imagine a different future.

The ‘Karakters’ series is an initiative of Studium Generale, HOGENT, Academia Press and Theater aan Zee."