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Originally Posted by Hitch
It disturbs me when folks say that they "won't" read this or that, because it's racist or sexist or whatever (not talkin' 'bout you, Issy). We can't or IMHO, shouldn't rose-colored-glass our way through history.
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I've always felt the
Lost Cause narrative is gross. It would be my main reason not to recommend Gone With the Wind.
On the other hand, I respect H.P. Lovecraft and feel he was a very important writer. But his work can be extremely racist, even by the standards of his time. So important writer, but I'd be hard pressed to recommend his writing.
I have enjoyed Lovecraft Country and The Ballad of Black Tom that play off of his ideas and incorporate his racism.