Is what divides us greater than what unites us? If you pay attention to the popular narrative of the day, then the answer sure seems to be an unqualified “Yes.” If that is your answer, then Elizabeth Gaskell wrote a book just for you. North and South. Originally published in the 1850s. Some things really don't ever change The 1850s were, to put it mildly, a tempestuous time in Europe. The Communist Manifesto was published in 1848. The complaints were loud: the rich … [Read more...] about Our Socialist Moment
Measuring out my life with coffee spoons ...and books
