Lebanon’s widespread demonstrations are already inspiring writers to pen new work, adding a note of literary reflection to the roar of revolution. “Early Writings of the Revolution,” an open mic event Aaliya’s Books in Gemmayzeh Tuesday night, was packed with people wanting to listen to speakers present original poems, personal essays and spoken-word manifestos. Event organizer and bookstore waitress Carmina Khairallah said the event had originally been scheduled to be ...