This is where I mention that magical realism came about because fantasy is too easily dismissed as mere allegory, and realism couldn’t begin to tell the truth about the culture from which magical realism sprang. Because it had to.“…But if the Supreme Court is ever composed of imprudent men or bad citizens, the Union may be plunged into anarchy or civil war.” - Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, 1831
— Sean Casten (@SeanCasten) July 2, 2024
Why do I mention that, in connection with the Supreme Court? No reason; no reason at all.
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