I have long loved satirists who skewer those who are filled with themselves and endeavor to look better to the world than they are. And then we got to Scotland, and the home of Robert Burns. He had pulled the impressive looking book down from the shelf, only to find much of the insides eaten away. Right now, my Book-worm bookmark sits about halfway through my copy of The 1619 Project, which seems appropriate on this Robert Burns Day. So tonight (or tomorrow), let us raise a glass of Scotch Drink to Robert Burns and those like him who use their literary superpowers for good.

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2024 23:00 UTC