Anarchism and Other Essays

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In the eighteen-nineties and beyond, America buzzed with the name of Emma Goldman, a "notorious Anarchist," feminist, and revolutionary. A Russian Jewish immigrant, she rose from a seamstress to an internationally recognized radical lecturer and writer. This collection features her insightful essays, originally published by the Mother Earth press she founded. In "Anarchism: What It Really Stands For," she asserts that "Direct action" is effective not only economically but also personally. In "Minorities Versus Majorities," she argues that social and economic progress stems from the unwavering resolve of intelligent minorities rather than the masses. Other essays tackle themes like The Hypocrisy of Puritanism, Prisons: A Social Crime and Failure, and The Psychology of Political Violence, all of which resonate with contemporary issues. Additional topics include The Drama: A Powerful Disseminator of Radical Thought, Patriotism: A Menace to Liberty, and The Tragedy of Woman's Emancipation. A biographical sketch by Hippolyte Havel precedes the essays, offering a glimpse into the mind of an extraordinary woman—brilliant, provocative, and passionate. This unabridged republication of the 3rd (1917) edition includes a new Introduction by Richard Drinnon and spans xv + 271 pp. in a paperbound format.