Description
Feminism and Anarchism II
Book Summary
This volume gathers a selection of autobiographical writings and portraits of key figures in libertarian and feminist thought, penned by Emma Goldman. Far from mythologizing, the author offers a vital testimony of her political commitment. Through texts on militants such as Mary Wollstonecraft, Voltairine de Cleyre, or Louise Michel, and a personal assessment written at the end of her life, the reader gains access to the power of a voice that found its school and its resistance in prison. A work that connects the feminist struggle with the anarchist tradition through direct experience.
What is it about?
In Feminism and Anarchism II, Emma Goldman compiles writings that move between personal memory and tributes to other women who, like her, embodied rebellion. The first part of the book focuses on autobiographical texts where the author reflects on her time in prison, not as a defeat, but as a space for learning and the reaffirmation of her ideals. The second part is dedicated to profiles of anarchist writers and militants, analyzing their lives and works from a critical and supportive perspective. The volume culminates in a text written near the end of her life, a calm assessment of her trajectory that summarizes her strength to live and fight against the whole world if necessary.
Main themes
- Militant autobiography and the prison experience as a school of resistance.
- Portraits of historical anarchist and feminist women (Wollstonecraft, de Cleyre, Michel).
- The intersection of feminism and anarchism through personal commitment.
- Reflection on loneliness, inner strength, and the struggle for one's ideals.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in feminist thought from a libertarian perspective, as well as those seeking autobiographical texts by historical figures of anarchism. It will also be of interest to students of political theory, women's history, and social movements, and to anyone who wishes to know the personal experience of one of the most radical voices of the 20th century.
What this book offers
- Access to lesser-known texts by Emma Goldman that complement her more widely read work.
- An intimate and reflective view of the personal cost of political activism.
- Biographical profiles of key women in the history of anarchism and feminism.
- A testimony of resistance and self-knowledge that transcends its historical context.
- Author: Goldman, Emma
- Publisher: Enclave de Libros Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Feminism and feminist theory, Anarchism
- Collection: Tangentes
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2019
- Number of pages: 258
- Weight: 180 g
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Editorial review
This second installment of the series dedicated to Emma Goldman offers a more personal and reflective perspective than what is typical in her political writings. The combination of autobiographical texts with portraits of other militants allows the reader to understand the networks of solidarity and thought that sustained her struggle. It is a work recommended for those who already know the author and wish to delve into her more intimate side, as well as for those seeking an introduction to female figures of anarchism from a committed and uncompromising viewpoint.