Gao Xingjian is a noble prize winning author and playwright. The book A Case for Literature is comprised of a series of lectures and speeches he has given including his astounding nobel acceptance speech. No matter what your medium as an artist this book is a must read. In a Case for Literature Xingjian lays out the code of ethics he adopted as a result of his experience and that he continues to follow. The code is a profound prescription for what is ailing not only the many of us who call ourselves artists while being embroiled with questioning the validity of our daily practice. The things that his experience has taught him is also of value for everyone in our culture. The book is definitely required reading for any creative person who is concerned about the integrity of his/her practice.
