Monday, May 29, 2006

Slobodan's Lackey

Something I haven't followed closely enough: the growing backlash against Austrian writer Peter Handke after being selected for the Heinrich Heine Prize. Since the announcement was made, Handke has been the subject of scathing articles for defending Milosevic during the Balkan Wars and speaking at his funeral. The city council of Dusseldorf, which sponsors the prize, is considering revoking the prize committee's selection.

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