Description du livre
The Complete Works of Emma Goldman (5 Books) brings together the essential writings of Emma Goldman, one of the most influential radical thinkers and activists of the twentieth century. This illustrated edition presents a powerful collection of autobiographical reflections, political essays, and revolutionary critiques that shaped debates on freedom, authority, and social justice.
At the heart of the collection is Living My Life, Goldman’s vivid and candid memoir, recounting her journey from immigrant worker to internationally known anarchist speaker and organizer. Through personal narrative, she reveals the struggles of political dissent, imprisonment, exile, and the passionate defense of free expression and individual liberty.
The volume also includes Anarchism and Other Essays, where Goldman articulates her philosophy on government, capitalism, women’s emancipation, and social reform, as well as My Disillusionment in Russia, a critical reflection on her experiences in post-revolutionary Russia and her growing skepticism toward authoritarian socialism.
Throughout these works, Goldman’s voice is bold, eloquent, and uncompromising. She challenges social conventions while defending human dignity, artistic freedom, and personal autonomy.
This five-book collection offers a comprehensive portrait of a revolutionary mind—an enduring testament to courage, intellectual independence, and the ongoing struggle for a more just and liberated society.
Contents:
Anarchism and Other Essays
The Social Significance of the Modern Drama
My Disillusionment in Russia
My Further Disillusionment in Russia
Living My Life