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Paranormal Politics, The Language of Victimhood, and More

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Paranormal Politics, The Language of Victimhood, and More

In 18th-century England, belief in ghosts splintered along political lines.

Oct 29, 2021
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In 18th-century England, belief in ghosts splintered along political lines: Tories believed in the supernatural; Whigs doubted   ... more »

Like that of social justice, the language of victimhood is endlessly co-opted. For some, complaint is a sacrifice — for others, it’s a shield... more »

Literary study badly needs a new infusion of adrenaline, writes M…

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