Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist

Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist - Hardcover

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Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist

Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist - Hardcover

by Alexander Berkman
$56.09
Sale price  $56.09 Regular price 

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by Alexander Berkman (Author)

"Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist" offers a powerful firsthand account of incarceration and the struggle for political ideals. Alexander Berkman's memoir plunges the reader into the harsh realities of prison life in Pennsylvania at the turn of the 20th century. More than just a personal story, this gripping narrative provides a rare and unflinching glimpse into the experiences of a political prisoner.

Berkman's reflections on anarchism and its implications offer a compelling intellectual and historical perspective. This meticulously prepared edition makes available a vital historical document, allowing readers to grapple with timeless questions of justice, freedom, and the individual's role in society. A crucial text for anyone interested in memoirs, true crime, and the history of political thought.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Number of Pages: 406
Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Publication Date: March 29, 2025
ISBN9781023313070
Author Alexander Berkman
PublisherAnson Street Press
GenreBiography and News & politics
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages406
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Alexander Berkman

Alexander Berkman was a leading writer and participant in the 20th century Anarchist movement. The young, idealistic Berkman practiced "propaganda by deed" attempting to assassinate Henry Clay Frick during the Homestead Steel Strike of 1892. While imprisoned, he wrote the classic tale of prison life Prison Memoirs of and Anarchist. After his release, Berkman edited Emma Goldman's Mother Earth and his own paper The Blast!. Deported from New York City to his native Russia in 1919, were he saw first hand the failure of the Bolshevik revolution and dedicated himself to writing the classic primer on Anarchism, What is Anarchism?.

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