
Our Debt to Mark Fisher
Mark Fisher passed away four years ago today. In bleak times, his writing showed a new generation that another world was possible – and paved the way for socialist revival.
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Alex Niven is a writer, editor, and lecturer in English at Newcastle University. His books include Folk Opposition, Definitely Maybe 33 1/3, and New Model Island.
Mark Fisher passed away four years ago today. In bleak times, his writing showed a new generation that another world was possible – and paved the way for socialist revival.
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