| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940 |
| Title |
Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 1, March 1906
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Earth_(magazine)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 1, March 1906" by Various is a compilation of essays, articles, and poetry written in the early 20th century. It serves as a platform for anarchist thought and social critique, with a focus on issues such as women's emancipation, the role of government, and the human relationship with the Earth. Overall, it discusses a broader ideological landscape emphasizing individual freedom and anti-authoritarian beliefs. The opening of "Mother Earth" features a passionate introduction that critiques mankind's historical egoism and disconnection from nature, personified as "Mother Earth." It discusses humanity's journey from a belief in the Earth as a mere backdrop for human grandeur to an understanding that the Earth is integral to existence. The text expresses a deep yearning for a return to recognizing the value and nurturing qualities of the Earth, alongside a call for radical social change to liberate individuals from oppressive societal constructs. Prominent themes include the critique of organized religion, social injustices, the struggle for women's rights, and the call for a collective awakening to the plight of the oppressed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
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| Subject |
Anarchism -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26600 |
| Release Date |
Sep 12, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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