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Getting Arrested for White Supremacy, Hilaire Belloc, Special Needs Children (Joseph Pearce)| Ep.486

Pints With Aquinas

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The Poetics of Modernity and Memory

This chapter explores the balance between traditional poetic forms and modern expressions, emphasizing depth and word choice. It features critical analyses of works by poets like William Carlos Williams and Hilaire Belloc, highlighting themes of nostalgia and the fleeting nature of joyful memories. Additionally, it discusses the role of cultural preservation and the complexities of language, including the implications of swearing in social contexts.

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