"Le travail d'un écrivain est de témoigner, de porter témoignage sur une époque et les héritages de ceux qui l'habitent."
Simplified meaning
Writers have a big role in telling the stories of their time. They capture and describe what life is like during their era, and they talk about the people living in it. Imagine a photographer taking a picture of a street in a busy city—that's similar to what writers do with their words. They record important events, everyday details, and how people think and feel. For example, during the times of World Wars, writers like Ernest Hemingway and Anne Frank wrote about their experiences, which helps us understand and remember those periods. This means that writers help keep memories alive and teach future generations about the past. If someone wants to write, they can focus on what they see around them and share those observations with others, creating a lasting record of their own time and experiences.
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