Surprisingly, in view of the apparent motivations of the author, the piece is in no sense a dramatisation of Paine’s career. Tom is represented on the stage (inordinately unappetisingly, as it happens), but Foster merely uses the man’s words and ideas as a springboard into dark pools of surrealist fantasy.
Tom Paine – The La Mama Production of Paul Foster’s Play Read Post »
I am delighted that children these days are being treated to a great number of excellent books – books, in which they can discover pleasure and stimulation for their receptive minds. My delight was doubled, when I received Mrs. Grace Neff Brett’s The Picture Story and Biography of Tom Paine.
BOOK REVIEW: The Picture Story And Biography Of Tom Paine Read Post »
It is with deep regret that we have to report the death at an early age of James Harold Croft, Founder Member and Member of the Council of the Thomas Paine Society. Harry played a leading role in the moves to form the Society.
Obituary James Harold Croft Read Post »
Paine’s ideas on economics and finance were of a piece with his approach to politics. Applied science and the development of industry could bring benefits to humanity, but only so long as their fruits accrued to the labouring men and small property owners who were the creators of wealth.
Thomas Paine’s Economic Ideas Read Post »
