Voltairine De Cleyre Knihy

Called 'a brief comet in the anarchist firmament, blazing out quickly and soon forgotten by all but a small circle of comrades whose love and devotion persisted long after her death,' by Paul Avrich, Voltairine de Cleyre was a little-known, but crucial link in the early American anarchist milieu of the 20th century. Her gifts as a writer outshone her contemporaries and read like a breath of fresh air even today. This facsimile reprint collection of poems, essays and stories was originally published in 1914 by Emma Goldman's Mother Earth Publishing Association.

Voltairine de Cleyre, celebrated by Emma Goldman as a brilliant anarchist, challenges the mainstream women's movement of her time with radical ideas on feminism and anarchism. This collection features twenty-one of her essays, including influential works like "Anarchism and the American Tradition" and "Sex Slavery," alongside biographical pieces by Sharon Presley, Crispin Sartwell, and Goldman. De Cleyre's calls for economic independence, autonomy, and a critique of institutional oppression resonate powerfully in contemporary discussions of individual rights and anti-globalization movements.

Focusing on the significance of 19th-century drama, this lecture delivered to the Pittsburg Secular Society emphasizes its literary value and impact on future generations. The book is presented in its original print format, preserving any marks or annotations to maintain its authenticity and historical context. It serves as an important resource for scholars and academicians interested in the evolution of drama during this pivotal era.