William Goldman’s The Princess Bride occupies a curious space between fairy tale, satire, and metafiction. Purporting to be an abridgment of S. Morgenstern’s “classic tale of true love and high adventure,” Goldman crafts not only a rollicking narrative of swashbucklers and schemers but also a playful commentary on storytelling itself. As literary scholars, we can appreciate how … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Interwoven Chains of Oppression: Emma Goldman’s Critique of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism, and Pathways to Sustainable Alternatives
Emma Goldman, an anarchist-philosopher and activist, critiqued the interconnected systems of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism, arguing that they collectively perpetuate oppression, inequality, and unsustainability. By examining her thoughts, we can understand how these systems are intertwined and why they are unsustainable. Interconnectivity and Unsustainability Colonialism is an extension of imperialist ambitions where one nation … Continue reading Interwoven Chains of Oppression: Emma Goldman’s Critique of Colonialism, Nationalism, Imperialism, and Capitalism, and Pathways to Sustainable Alternatives
The New Renaissance Mindset 