A memoir by a member of the Incredible String Band that charts a journey from hippie utopia to post-Woodstock implosion.Between 1967 and 1971 Rose Simpson lived with the Incredible String Band (Mike Heron, Robin Williamson and Licorice McKechnie), morphing from English student to West Coast hippie and, finally, bassist in leathers. The band's image adorned psychedelic posters and its music was the theme song for an alternative lifestyle.Rose and partner Mike...

Georgiana Rose Simpson's exploration of Herder's conception of "das Volk" delves into the intricate relationship between culture, language, and national identity. Herder posited that each nation possesses a unique spirit, or "Volksgeist," which is expressed through its language, traditions, and collective experiences. Simpson examines how this idea influenced the understanding of national identity in the context of the 19th century, emphasizing the importance of folk culture in shaping a c...

In "Herder's Conception of 'Das Volk,'" Georgiana Rose Simpson delves into Johann Gottfried Herder's influential exploration of national identity and cultural essence. She articulates the nuances of Herder's philosophy, situating his thoughts within the frameworks of 18th-century Enlightenment and Romanticism. Simpson navigates through Herder's ideas on folk culture, language, and the significance of populism, revealing how they shaped understanding of the 'Volk' as a vital and distinct en...