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“Merely external emancipation has made of the modern woman an artificial being. Now, woman is confronted with the necessity of emancipating herself from emancipation, if she really desires to be free.”

Quote by Emma Goldman

Book:Emma Goldman: Making speech free, 1902-1909

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Emma Goldman: Making speech free, 1902-1909

Emma Goldman: Making Speech Free, 1902-1909 delves into the pivotal years of Emma Goldman's career, highlighting her role in advocating for free speech and social justice. The book examines her influential activities, including her speeches, writings, and involvement in various movements of the time. more

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Emma Goldman was a prominent American writer, lecturer, and activist, known for her work in anarchism and feminism. Born on June 27, 1869, in Lithuania, she immigrated to the United States in her teens. Goldman's life was marked by her advocacy for workers' rights, free speech, and sexual liberation. She was a key figure in the American labor movement and the early 20th-century radical movement. Her influential writings and speaking engagements made her a leading voice in the fight for social and political change. She passed away on May 14, 1940. more

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