Putin claimed to quote Tolstoy but didn’t in his meeting with Biden. What he says is reminiscent of Flannery O’Connor’s Misfit, however.
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Putin Quoting Tolstoy? Puleeze!
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The GOP’s Trojan Horse: A Coup Attempt?
The Trojans, thinking the Greeks have left, let their guard down. Are Democrats being overly complacent about the prospect of a GOP coup?
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Can Trumpists See the Real Biden?
Can one see one’s savior as a monster? The issue shows up in Hugo’s “Les Misérables” and among Republicans who demonize Biden.
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Shots That Signal a Promising Future
I’ve just had my second Covid shot, which has me thinking of Alexander Hamilton’s shot in Miranda’s musical. Pip’s cautious optimism about the future also comes to mind.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Charles Dickens, Covid vaccine, COVID-19, founding ideals, Great Expectations, Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, optimism Comments closed
Song of Hope: The Night Cloud Is Hueing
With the passage of the Covid relief bill and increased vaccinations, Hardy’s “Song for Hope” seems appropriate.
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Stronger in the Broken Places
Joe Biden picked the perfect Hemingway quote for his Covid address to the nation.
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Hugo on a Nation Catching Its Breath
In “Les Miserables,” Hugo says France needed a period of quiet following the rambunctious Napoleonic years. Sounds familiar.
Move Past Trump, Embrace the Morning
Life after Trump could be like emerging from an abusive relationship. Emily Bronte concludes “Wuthering Heights” with a useful image.
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When Hate Groups Devour Their Own
Conspiratorial hate is feeding on itself. Toni Morrison and Joyce Carol Oates both describe the process.
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