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Speech of Sedition (eBook)

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2023
31 Seiten
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Eugene V. Debs's 'Speech of Sedition' is a groundbreaking work that captures the essence of social unrest and political turmoil of the early 20th century in America. In this collection of speeches, Debs eloquently addresses the issues of labor rights, inequality, and the need for social change. His writing style is characterized by passionate rhetoric and powerful appeals to the working class, making it a significant literary contribution to the socialist movement of the time. Each speech is a call to action, urging readers to join the fight for justice and equality. Debs's words resonate with relevance even in today's society, highlighting the enduring struggle for social justice and the empowerment of the marginalized. 'Speech of Sedition' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of labor movements and political activism in America. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by working-class Americans and the importance of standing up for one's rights in the face of oppression.

Eugene Victor Debs (1855–1926) was an American socialist, political activist, and trade unionist. He is best remembered as one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), as well as for his five candidacies for the presidency of the United States as a member of the Socialist Party. His rhetoric, filled with a fiery passion for human rights and equality, was encapsulated in his book 'Speech of Sedition,' which includes Debs's impassioned speeches that often highlighted the struggles of the working class and critiqued the capitalist system. Debs's literary style, rooted deeply in the oral tradition, was noted for its persuasive force and its ability to connect with the common people, which was evident in both his political campaigning and his written work. He was sentenced to ten years in prison under the Espionage Act of 1917, for a speech urging resistance to the military draft during World War I, however; his sentence was commuted in 1921. Throughout his life, Debs was admired for his unwavering commitment to social justice, his critique of economic inequality, and his advocacy for labor rights.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.11.2023
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Natur / Ökologie
Schlagworte 1910s works • American History • American Socialism • american speeches • early 20th century politics • Economic Injustice • Eugene V. Debs writings • free speech advocacy • Geography • historical literature • historical speeches • History of Europe • labor activism • labor movement history • Nature • Oratorical discourse • political activism literature • Political dissent • political oratory classics • Political Philosophy • Political Science • political theory • Politics • Progressive Era documents • radical activism • Science • socialist manifesto • social justice essays • Socio-political critique • Working class advocacy
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