Lovers of J. R. R. Tolkien will know that the meaning of the word “eucatastrophe”, which Tolkien coined, is connected to the joy of the happy ending. Lovers of puns will appreciate the capitalization of the first two letters, signifying that Brexit was a catastrophe for the European Union but a joyful happy ending for Britain and for lovers of freedom throughout the world. To celebrate this marvelous EUcatastrophe, here’s a link to the Last Night of the Proms:
EUcatastophe!
About the Author: Joseph Pearce
Joseph Pearce is a Catholic author and biographer who has written about subjects as various as GK Chesterton, economics, and Shakespeare.
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