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Alexander Berkman
1870-1936
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Books by Alexander Berkman
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist
"Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist" by Alexander Berkman is a memoir published in 1912. It recounts Berkman's fourteen years in Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania following his attempted assassination of industrialist Henry Clay Frick during the 1892 Homestead Strike. Written in diary-like first-person present tense, this coming-of-age narrative tracks his psychological struggle with prison life, his evolving views on political violence, and his gradual recognition of shared humanity among prisoners. The work also explores his relationship with Emma Goldman and candidly addresses homosexuality in prison.
Deportation, its meaning and menace Last message to the people of America by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman
"Deportation, its meaning and menace" by Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman is a political pamphlet written in the early 20th century, specifically during the post-World War I era. This book addresses the implications and dangers of deportation as a political tool used against dissenters and radicals in the United States. Using vivid examples, Berkman and Goldman critique the government's actions against those who opposed the war and its aftermath, portraying deportation as a significant threat to individual freedoms and social justice. Within the pamphlet, Berkman and Goldman recount their experiences as political exiles from the U.S. and articulate their views on the consequences of suppressing dissent through deportation. They argue that the deportation process is not merely a punishment for certain individuals but a broader mechanism employed by the state to instill fear and control among workers and radicals. The pamphlet underscores historical and social contexts, illustrating how deportation targets specific groups, particularly immigrants and leftist thinkers who challenge the status quo. Through passionate rhetoric, the authors call for solidarity among workers and intellectuals to resist oppression and advocate for a more just society, emphasizing the inherent dangers of losing freedom of thought and expression.