Sylvia Pankhurst fue una figura clave en el movimiento sufragista británico, evolucionando hacia una defensora del comunismo de izquierda y el antifascismo. Su formación artística le proporcionó una aguda percepción de la injusticia social, que influyó en su activismo. En sus últimos años, abogó incansablemente por el pueblo etíope, trasladándose finalmente al país. Su obra se caracteriza por una profunda conciencia social y un compromiso con la lucha por los oprimidos.
The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, highlighting the scarcity and rising costs of these works. It emphasizes the effort to republish these timeless texts in affordable, high-quality editions that preserve the original content and illustrations, making them accessible to a new generation of readers.
The story of one of Britain's most famous radicals visiting the 'Land of the Free'
An Intimate Account of Persons and Ideals - With an Introduction by Dr Richard Pankhurst
Focusing on the personal experiences and ideals of key figures, this work offers a detailed exploration of the British suffragette movement. E. Sylvia Pankhurst vividly recounts the struggles, aspirations, and pivotal events that shaped the fight for women's voting rights, highlighting notable individuals like Emmeline Pankhurst. The narrative captures the emotional depth behind the activism, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and impact of the suffragette movement.
Reflections on Prisoners, Pickets and Political Change
Sylvia Pankhurst's writings from her 1911-12 visits to North America reveal her commitment to grassroots activism, diverging from typical suffragette approaches. Instead of seeking support from the elite, she engaged directly with marginalized communities, meeting striking laundry workers, visiting female prisoners, and confronting systemic racism in Nashville. This collection highlights her dedication to social justice and provides a unique perspective on the suffrage movement's intersection with labor rights and racial issues.
collection of poems first printed in the dreadnought
Discover the revolutionary vision of suffragette and social activist Sylvia Pankhurst in this thought-provoking treatise. Pankhurst advocates for the adoption of a simple, logical international language called Delphos as a way to foster global communication and understanding. She argues that the learning of multiple languages is a barrier to progress and that a single, neutral language would promote peace and cooperation. Pankhurst's ideas are still relevant today and offer a compelling alternative to the dominant linguistic paradigm.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.