A Fragment of the Prison Experiences

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GOLDMAN EMMA

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EAN : 9782322577491

Paru le : 17 avr. 2025

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EAN13 : 9782322577491
Réf. éditeur : 393234
Editeur : Books On Demand
Date Parution : 17 avr. 2025
Disponibilite : Disponible
Nombre de pages : 64
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:5 mm
Poids : 107gr

Résumé

Résumé : A Fragment of the Prison Experiences delivers an unflinching account of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman's imprisonment in Jefferson City State Prison and Atlanta Federal Penitentiary between 1918 and 1919. This collaborative memoir exposes the brutality of early 20th-century penal systems through the eyes of two iconic anarchists. Goldman's vivid recollections detail dehumanizing conditions, forced labor, and systemic oppression faced by political dissidents, while Berkman's essays dismantle pseudoscientific theories of criminality, arguing that crime stems from poverty and social inequities. The work includes firsthand documentation of their clashes with prison authorities, such as Berkman's public rebuttal to Warden Fred Zerbst, and critiques the Lombrosian myth of the «born criminal.» Interwoven with philosophical reflections on justice, this narrative serves as both a personal testimony and a radical call for prison reform. Its blend of memoir and polemic makes it indispensable for readers exploring political biographies, histories of social activism, and critiques of carceral institutions.
Biographie : Emma Goldman (1869.1940) was a seminal figure in anarchist philosophy and labor activism, renowned for her critiques of capitalism, state authority, and institutional oppression. Born in Lithuania, she emigrated to the United States in 1885, where her advocacy for workers' rights, birth control, and free speech led to multiple arrests and eventual deportation in 1919. A co-founder of the journal Mother Earth, Goldman's writings including her autobiography Living My Life and essays on anarchism remain foundational to radical thought. Her collaboration with Alexander Berkman, fellow anarchist and attempted assassin of industrialist Henry Frick, underscores their shared commitment to challenging systemic injustice. This memoir, penned during their imprisonment, exemplifies her dual role as agitator and intellectual, blending personal narrative with incisive social analysis.