Name: Literature and Art
SKU: 58091283
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Author: Marx, Karl ; Engels, Frederick
ISBN: 9781258810078

Type

Physical Book

Author

Karl Marx

Frederick Engels

Publisher

Literary Licensing, LLC

Language

English

Pages

318

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.9 cm

Weight

0.59 kg.

ISBN13

9781258810078

Synopsis "Literature and Art"

The book ""Literature and Art"" by Karl Marx is a collection of his writings on the relationship between literature, art, and society. In this book, Marx explores how literature and art are influenced by the economic and social conditions of their time. He argues that art and literature are not created in a vacuum, but are shaped by the material conditions of society.Marx examines the role of literature and art in shaping public opinion and the ways in which they can be used to promote revolutionary change. He also discusses the relationship between art and ideology, arguing that art can be used to challenge dominant ideologies and promote alternative ways of thinking.The book includes a range of Marx's writings on literature and art, including his famous essay ""The Communist Manifesto"" and his analysis of Shakespeare's plays. It also includes his thoughts on the relationship between literature and religion, the role of art in the struggle for social change, and the importance of culture in the development of a socialist society.Overall, ""Literature and Art"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the relationship between art, literature, and society, written by one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Karl Marx

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(Trier, Germany, 1818 - London, United Kingdom, 1883) Karl Marx, a perceptive analyst of social and economic evolution, and advocate for the emancipatory transformation of the State and society, is undoubtedly the most influential thinker of the contemporary world. His ideas quickly gained acceptance in the socialist movement and his writings became essential reading for any ideological tendency. Philosopher, sociologist, historian, economist, and revolutionary activist, his extensive work has reached the status of universal reference.

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