diff --git a/python-asttokens.spec b/python-asttokens.spec
index bef2d5a..2369b00 100644
--- a/python-asttokens.spec
+++ b/python-asttokens.spec
@@ -14,12 +14,12 @@ BuildRequires:  %{py3_dist nose}
 BuildRequires:  %{py3_dist astroid}
 BuildRequires:  %{py3_dist six}
 
-%global _description \
-The asttokens module annotates Python abstract syntax trees (ASTs)\
-with the positions of tokens and text in the source code that\
-generated them. This makes it possible for tools that work with\
-logical AST nodes to find the particular text that resulted in those\
-nodes, for example for automated refactoring or highlighting.
+%global _description %{expand:
+The asttokens module annotates Python abstract syntax trees (ASTs)
+with the positions of tokens and text in the source code that
+generated them. This makes it possible for tools that work with
+logical AST nodes to find the particular text that resulted in those
+nodes, for example for automated refactoring or highlighting.}
 
 %description %_description