Labor and Freedom: The Voice and Pen of Eugene V. Debs by Eugene V. Debs
"Labor and Freedom: The Voice and Pen of Eugene V. Debs" by Eugene V. Debs is a collection of writings and thoughts that reflect the author's deep commitment to labor rights, social justice, and the plight of the working class, likely written in the early 20th century. Debs, a prominent figure in the labor movement and a five-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party, articulates the struggles, aspirations, and dignity of laborers,offering a poignant critique of capitalist society. This work serves as both a historical document and a passionate plea for a more equitable world. At the start of the book, the introduction sets a reflective tone, highlighting the significance of the old umbrella mender as a symbol of the working class's dignity and resilience in the face of poverty. Debs encounters this man, whose life of hardship and struggle epitomizes the unjust treatment of laborers in society. Through a poignant dialogue, Debs showcases the mender's proud history as a union man, emphasizing the sacrifices made for solidarity among workers. This vivid encounter serves as a microcosm of the broader themes present in the collection, where Debs aims to raise awareness and inspire action towards achieving true freedom and equality for all workers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Debs, Eugene V. (Eugene Victor), 1855-1926 |
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| Title | Labor and Freedom: The Voice and Pen of Eugene V. Debs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism -- United States |
| Subject | Working class -- United States |
| Subject | Socialist Party (U.S.) |
| Subject | Labor -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34012 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 203 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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