“Alix Holt; in her careful; objective comments on the life and work of Miss Kollontai; has served her subject well. . . .She has given us this chance to become acquainted with the thought of a woman liberated before her time.†―New York Times Book Review Alexandra Kollontai―the only woman member of the Bolshevik central committee and the USSR’s first Minister of Social Welfare―is known today as a historic contributor to the international women’s movement; and as one of the first Bolshevik leaders to oppose the growth of the bureaucracy in the young socialist state. Her Selected Writings discuss the social democratic movement before the First World War; the history of the Russian women’s movement; and the debate between “feminist†and “socialist†women; the effects of the war on European socialism; the revolutions; the part played by women in the revolutionary events; the early manifestations of bureaucracy and Kollontai’s role as spokeswoman for the “workers’ oppositionâ€; and morality; sexual politics; the family; and prostitution. It also includes writings from her later life as a Soviet official. Each section is introduced by a commentary in which Alix Holt explains the background and critically sets Kollontai’s unique lifework in its historical and biographical contexts; demonstrating both its necessary limitations and its extraordinary range.
#117930 in Books Zacks Richard 2016-04-19 2016-04-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.60 x 1.51 x 6.50l; 1.25 #File Name: 0385536445464 pagesChasing the Last Laugh Mark Twain s Raucous and Redemptive Round The World Comedy Tour
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Getting to know Mark TwainBy bumpyrRichard Zacks puts you right on the ship; right on the train with Mark Twain and his family on their trip around the world. The most amazing travel moment was the descent in a hand car from the Himalayas to the plains of India! The descriptions of the talks he gave; the stories he told were hugely entertaining. Great research and story telling!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Samuel Langhorn Clemens behind the author Mark TwainBy Michael BaxleyThe story line and personal aspects of this remarkable man are so expertly detailed that the reader will not only marvel at this rare glimpse into an author's mind and life but also the times in which he lived and wrote. On one hand is the depth and integrity Clemens displays and on the other is realizing this took place nearly a century and a quarter ago. To restore his honor; Clemens embarks on a journey not only at an age that even present day is reserved for retirement; but at a time when travel; accommodations; society and communications were far inferior in ease and safety to our present day world. The trek alone is enough to warrant praise; but the character that is revealed in this epic undertaking not only commands respect and awe; but also bespeaks the humanness and humility of an artist truly moved by his surroundings; his family and even his own views of himself. The book is well researched; balanced and insightful to the the Samuel Langhorn Clemens behind Mark Twain's ability to connect with others through his writing; words; life and deeds.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great biographyBy big time readerAn excellent book about someone world famous in the early 1900's. Plenty of history about this era as well as insight into this historical figure. Even though Twain was a very accomplished speaker; writer and humorous; the book does not cover over his faults; of which he had many. All are explored and presented in a way that keeps the reader interested until the end.
