What does this say about us as a "civilized" society? We burn books like the upright New Englanders burned witches at Salem. Or like the firemen in Ray Bradbury's novel. Out of fear. Out of ignorance. Out of ignorant fear. Yes, we have lost much more than a beautiful house, a literary work, a bit of history. We have burned our souls.
Thanks for this, TJS. As a former US Army Infantryman, (enlisted then officer) I'm familiar with Columbus via Fort Benning. I wasn't aware of Saint Elmo, mansion or book.
Great work. I need to track a copy of this one down.
The university of Alabama press version is the best one
Excellent. Added to the queue.
Thank you; so well written. Will check this out.
Well done, sir.
What does this say about us as a "civilized" society? We burn books like the upright New Englanders burned witches at Salem. Or like the firemen in Ray Bradbury's novel. Out of fear. Out of ignorance. Out of ignorant fear. Yes, we have lost much more than a beautiful house, a literary work, a bit of history. We have burned our souls.
Thanks for this, TJS. As a former US Army Infantryman, (enlisted then officer) I'm familiar with Columbus via Fort Benning. I wasn't aware of Saint Elmo, mansion or book.