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Gertrude Trevelyan with other contributors to Red Rags: Essays of Hate from Oxford
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Gertrude Trevelyan with other contributors to Red Rags: Essays of Hate from Oxford
Gertrude Trevelyan with other contributors to Red Rags: Essays of Hate from Oxford, a book of anti-communist essays. Date: 1933
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1933 Essays Hate Oxford Rags Trevelyan Anti Communist Contributors
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This photograph captures a gathering of intellectuals and writers at the University of Oxford in 1933, united in their opposition to communist ideologies. Among them is Gertrude Trevelyan, a prominent British historian and journalist, holding a copy of the controversial book "Red Rags: Essays of Hate from Oxford." The publication of "Red Rags" marked a significant moment during the politically charged 1930s, as Europe grappled with the rise of fascist and communist regimes. The essays within its pages were a passionate and unapologetic response to the spread of communist ideology, penned by a diverse group of scholars and intellectuals from Oxford University. Trevelyan, a prolific author and journalist, was a vocal critic of communism and its impact on society. Her contributions to "Red Rags" were just one manifestation of her lifelong commitment to opposing totalitarian regimes and defending individual freedoms. Surrounded by her fellow contributors, Trevelyan and her colleagues exude a sense of determination and resolve. Their faces bear the weight of the seriousness of the issues they address, yet their postures convey a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a critical moment in history, when the intellectual community rallied against the spread of communist ideology and fought for the preservation of democratic values. As we look back at this image, we are reminded of the power of the written word and the importance of intellectual discourse in shaping our understanding of the world around us. The legacy of "Red Rags" and its contributors continues to resonate, as we grapple with the complexities of contemporary political landscapes and the ongoing struggle for individual freedoms and democratic values.
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