School has already begun in some states, bringing to mind Blake’s lament about school in summer.
Tag Archives: William Blake
Blake on Trump’s Breast-Feeding Attack
With yet another Trumpian attack on poor children, I turn once again to William Blake.
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Blake on Bible-Citing Politicians
William Blake would strenuously oppose Jeff Sessions Immigration policies.
When Science Clips an Angel’s Wings
Scientist and atheist Richard Dawkins disagrees with Keats and Poe in their attacks on science. I think he loses the argument.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged "Mock on, "Mont Blanc", "To Science" John Keats, Edgar Allen Poem, Lamia, Percy Shelley, Richard Dawkins Comments closed
The Evangelical Rose Is Sick
Many rightwing evangelicals are selling their souls for Trumpism. William Blake would have something to say about that.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged "Holy Thursday", "Sick Rose", Donald Trump, London, rightwing Christianity, Roy Moore Comments closed
Rightwing Evangelicals Bind with Briars
Studies show that college does not turn young people away from religion. In fact, literature and humanities courses can strengthen faith.
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Wordsworth and a Depressed Philosopher
When utilitarian John Stuart Mill’s philosophy led him into despair, Wordsworth’s poetry saved him.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged "Mock on, Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, Depression, Englightenment, Giver, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, Lois Lowry, Tintern Abbey, Ursula K. LeGuin, utilitarianism, William Wordsworth Comments closed
Milton Understood Ambitious Con Men
A recent “Atlantic” article argues that Milton’s Satan is quintessentially American, with the archangel as both rugged individualist and honey-tongued con man. Sounds a lot like our current president.
