Author: Trevor Blake
Dora Marsden, a Feminist Disciple of Nietzsche
A FEMINIST DISCIPLE OF NIETZSCHE The feminist movement has evolved its ‘superwoman’ or, rather, the superwoman is the ultimate expression of that new philosophy of feminism preached by the very latest prophetess, Dora Marsden, in her daring “humanist review,” the London Freewoman. With its mid-October issue, The Freewoman ceased temporarily to exist,, but we shall […]
No Detail Too Small!
This small detail from The Gospel According to Malfew Seklew, published circa 1927, appeared circa 1916 in School Sewing Based on Home Problems by Ida and Myron Burton, published circa 1916. That is all!
Opening and Closing the Doors of the Dil Pickle Club
“Cruel Tax Man Puts ‘Kibosh’ on Famous Bohemian Meetings” – The Muscatine Journal “Club Killed by Taxes” – The Oakland Tribune “Dill Pickle Club Gone” – The Des Moines Tribune Newspapers across the land marked the closing of the doors of the Dil Pickle Club on July 8, 1921 – one hundred years ago on […]
Women’s History Review on Dora Marsden
Maureen Wright has reviewed A Brave and Beautiful Spirit: Dora Marsden 1882-1960 by Les Garner (Portland: Union of Egoists, 2019) for the journal Women’s History Review. The first page of her review may be seen here. A quote: “Dora Marsden is a key figure among such pioneers [Freethinkers, Socialists, and the feminist avante-garde].”
Dora Marsden in “Votes for Women”
This image of Dora Marsden from Votes for Women has not been reprinted since its first publication on July 22, 1910.
Malfew Seklew: “We’re All More or Less Nutty”
THE GABBERS MUMBLE ON. A 65-Year-Old Entrant, However, Quits Because of Drastic Hales. New York, Dec. 27. – The worlds championship gabfest, at the 71st regiment armory, lost its philosophical mouthpiece today when F. M. Wilkesbarre, Sirfessor of Superology and Lord of Interpretations, Master of Mentoidology and the Demi-god of the Semi-Damned, dropped out of […]
Der Geist Issue 4 / Union of Egoists 5th Anniversary
The Union of Egoists website went live early 2016 but officially announced April 1st of that year. The entire chat of February 2nd, 2016 between Trevor Blake and myself that crystalized the idea was printed at the end of Der Geist Issue 1, and titled “A Unique Conversation”, published in the following year. Der Geist […]
Seklew Scolds Simpoleons, Supplies Sample Shilling Sericine Silk Set
Daily Herald (28 March 1914) SIMPOLEONS! Listen! Don’t be a blister on the Bosom of Time, but look like Napoleons of Labour by wearing “Sericine” Silk Ties. Something new. Seklew’s Sample Shilling Set: 3 Ties, 1 Tie-maker, 1 silver-cased Collar-fastener. 1s the Lot. Agents wanted. Particulars 1d. – Seklew and Co., 11, Chester Street, C.-on-M., […]
Malfew Seklew: A Poetic Beer Drinker
A Poetic Beer Drinker Mr. “Pussyfoot” Johnson and his American antagonist, Mr. F. M. Wilkesbarr met for the first time on the same platform at Manchester, England, recently. Mr. Johnson stateted his case for prohibition in a voice which grew hoarser as he became more impressive over the iniquities of the “traffic.” It was from […]