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'Gramsci and 'The Lord of the Rings': Optimism and Pessimism at a Time of Crisis'

Just a quick reminder that I'll be speaking in London on Thursday as part of the Forum For European Philosophy Provocations Series,  where scholars are invited to introduce a short text which has special significance to them.

When: Thursday 19 February, 7.00-8.30pm

Where: Institut Français, 17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, SW7

The Text: Gramsci and ‘The Lord of the Rings’: Optimism and Pessimism at a Time of Crisis

It should be an interesting evening - Please join me if you can!

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