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Local Election Day, Town Ward, Monmouth
I was up in Monmouth again, this time on local election day for a by-election in Town Ward, Monmouth. The Labour candidate is a young lad, George Rist, who is also a former Monmouth School pupil (like me). Catherine Fookes, Labour Party candidate for Monmouthshire, was out campaigning with us and leads the way on… Continue reading
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Review: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich – by Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Under Nikita Khrushchev, the easing of oppression allowed Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” to emerge despite censorship. This poignant narrative reflects the grim reality of gulag life, showcasing a political prisoner’s struggle and survival amid harsh conditions, offering a lens into the human capacity for resilience and appreciation. Continue reading
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