Tag Archives: "Grande Chartreuse"

Optimism in the Face of Trumpism

By Robin Bates | Published: March 29, 2026

Optimistic about the future, feminist Solnit sees the right panicking over liberalism’s advances. Her Gramsci quote echoes Matthew Arnold and Virginia Woolf.

Posted in Uncategorized | Also tagged "Dover Beach", Antonio Gramsci, Between the Acts, Fascism, Matthew Arnold, Virginia Woolf | Comments closed

Shelley on Commemorating Freedom

By Robin Bates | Published: July 1, 2021

Shelley’s “Hellas,” written in support of Greek independence, applies well to this year’s July 4th celebrations.

Posted in Uncategorized | Also tagged "Hellas", American Revolution, Democracy, January 6 insurrection, July 4, Matthew Arnold, Percy Shelley, Trumpism | Comments closed

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