Life Under Compulsion

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Life Under Compulsion

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Debra Esolen

May 19, 2023

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This week’s Anthony Esolen Speaks comes from my book, Life Under Compulsion: Ten Ways to Destroy the Humanity of Your Child, (ISI Books).

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Life Under Compulsion: Ten Ways to Destroy the Humanity of Your Child

Anthony Esolen

May 18, 2023

Life Under Compulsion: Ten Ways to Destroy the Humanity of Your Child

“Esolen signals with this book his presence in the top rank of authors of cultural criticism, following in the footsteps of Richard Weaver, Walker Percy, Russell Kirk, John Senior, Christopher Lasch, and Roger Scruton.” — American SpectatorWord & Song by Anthony Esolen

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Rummaging about in an old book store this summer, I found a copy of a Community Song Book, printed in Canada and falling apart, apparently from long and constant use. The book was filled with genuine folk songs, that …

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"Anthony Esolen Speaks" is a podcast about literally everything in the world that matters. You name it, and Anthony Esolen has spoken or will speak about it. Here he will regularly perform readings from his own published essays and books (and sometimes excerpts from works in progress) on such topics as film, culture, art, literature, love, and all things beautiful. Episodes will appear about once a month and will sometimes include links to his classes, webinars, podcasts, and interviews which are available online. Visit often! You never know what you will hear when Anthony Esolen Speaks!

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