Anarchism and Other Essays [Paperback] by Goldman, Emma

Year 1969
Pages 271

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Summary

This 1969 Dover paperback gathers Emma Goldman's influential essays exploring anarchist theory, individual freedom, and critiques of state, marriage, and labor from a pioneering activist and writer.

Why this book now

Goldman's voice remains a touchstone for debates about personal liberty and radical critique in modern political and cultural conversations.

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A classic collection of Emma Goldman's provocative essays on anarchism, personal liberty, and social critique.

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  • You want primary-source essays by a leading anarchist thinker.
  • You read 20th-century political and social critique.

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271 pages of essays collected in a paperback—best read one essay at a time for reflection and pause between arguments.

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Dover paperback reprint emphasizing access to Goldman's original essays rather than annotated scholarship or new commentary.

Best way to approach it

Approach as primary-source political writing: read slowly, note historical references, and pause to consider each essay's arguments.

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