Tag Archives: Terry Pratchett

Pratchett’s Ideal Teacher

By Robin Bates | Published: August 20, 2020

Terry Pratchett describes his ideal teacher in “Thief of Time.”

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Pratchett Responds to Racist Politics

By Robin Bates | Published: August 4, 2020

Terry Pratchett’s “Feet of Clay” argues humorously for diversity, immigration, and responsible governance.

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Pratchett Understands Amoral Enablers

By Robin Bates | Published: June 30, 2020

For a spot-on depiction of GOP enablers of Donald Trump, check out the civic leaders in Terry Pratchett’s “Guards! Guards!”

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Pratchett’s Witches to the Rescue

By Robin Bates | Published: June 14, 2020

Terry Prachett’s comic fantasy sometimes describes our political reality as well as sophisticated political science.

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Retirement Changes How Time Feels

By Robin Bates | Published: June 14, 2018

Terry Pratchett examines how we handle time in “Thief of Time.”

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How Fantasy Keeps Us Human

By Robin Bates | Published: May 10, 2018

Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett are beloved fantasy writers because they stand up for our humanity in dehumanizing times.

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Pratchett’s Strong Case for Diversity

By Robin Bates | Published: May 19, 2017

Terry Pratchett’s comic fantasy Discworld books culminated in the introduction of the railway in his final novel. Pratchett is an effective advocate for a post-modern, multicultural world.

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