The acclaimed author Robert Hough discusses his latest novel Anarchists In Love (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025), with Joseph Planta.
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Anarchists In Love by Robert Hough (Douglas & McIntyre, 2025).
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Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
One of the more captivating novels of the season is the latest from the acclaimed author Robert Hough, Anarchists in Love. The book takes us into the 1890’s Gilded Age, and amidst the political violence and revolutionary idealism, is the love affair of Emma Goldman and Sasha Berkman. There’s a lot known about Goldman and Berkman, but there’s a lot that a work of fiction can illustrate, and in Mr. Hough’s hands it’s fascinating to see how the times especially the injustice around them fuels their attraction and moves them to anarchism and a violent act. Which in fact was in response to the industrialist Henry C. Frick’s order to have striking steel-plant workers in Pennsylvania shot. That Goldman was a captivating speaker also comes through in the book, as the reader quickly understands what made her a figure many were drawn to, Berkman especially. Comparisons abound as to where we are in society and the Gilded Age itself, and the book is illustrative and instructive as to how all of this might turn out. Robert Hough is the celebrated author of The Final Confession of Mabel Stark, The Stowaway, Dr. Brinkley’s Tower, The Man Who Saved Henry Morgan, Diego’s Crossing, and The Marriage of Rose Camilleri. His books have been critically acclaimed, and shortlisted for major prizes across Canada and abroad. Visit www.roberthough.ca for more. This new novel is published by Douglas & McIntyre. We spoke earlier this month, with Robert joining me from Toronto. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Robert Hough; Mr. Hough, good morning.
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