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“In proportion as the machine is improved and performs man's work with an ever increasing rapidity and exactness, the labourer, instead of prolonging his former rest times, redoubles his ardour, as if he wished to rival the machine. O, absurd and murderous competition!”

Quote by Paul Lafargue

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Selected Marxist Writings of Paul Lafargue

The book includes a variety of Lafargue's writings that delve into Marxist theory, labor rights, and social issues. It offers insights into the development of Marxist thought and the author's contributions to the socialist movement. more

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Paul Lafargue
Paul Lafargue

Paul Lafargue, born on January 15, 1842, was a prominent French journalist. He played a significant role in the European social movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the labor movement and socialist movement. Lafargue was known for his incisive pen and profound social analysis, and his works had a profound impact on later socialist and Marxist thinkers. more

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