The Wild Hunt: Nationalistic Anarchism and Neofeudalism Unleashed. Issue 5 (2nd November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Monroe, Alexei
• Is Part Of: Third text. Volume 32:Issue 5/6(2018)
• Page Start: 620
• Page End: 628
• Publication Date: 2018-11-02
• Subjects: Alexei Monroe -- nationalistic -- anarchism -- Balkanisation -- Archetypes -- neofeudalism -- Brexit -- English nationalism -- para-militarism -- civil War -- hunting -- Europe; Art and society -- Periodicals; Art -- Developing countries -- 20th century -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Intellectual life -- Periodicals; 700.91724
• DOI: 10.1080/09528822.2018.1555302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0952-8822

Abstract

Abstract : 'Brexit' is a shocking new political-cultural-psychological archetype, so rich in metaphorical potential that it is difficult to know how to 'hunt' its deeper meaning. Therefore, it seems fitting to look backwards and seek folkloric parallels to illuminate the gathering cultural darkness. The 'Wild Hunt' is a pan-European myth that is also present in English culture. Applied to Brexit, it symbolises the vengeful, bloodthirsty unleashing of euphoric violence, reflecting some of the (so far) mostly unspoken desires of Brexit ideologues. This article argues that Brexit represents not just a pre-modern, but a neofeudal love of the chase and the kill as ends in themselves. Specific goals and policies are simply decorative elements similar to the animal furs that adorned the halls of feudal warlords. Brexit embodies pure political chaos and is the first time that Balkanising 'National Anarchist' tendencies have manifested so clearly in the former Western bloc.