Description
Anarchism and Other Essays (1910) is a collection of essays by Emma Goldman. Hippolyte Havell contributed a short biography of Goldman to the compilation. These articles outline Goldman’s anarchist views on a range of topics, including the oppression of women. “Traffic and Women” has attracted much attention from feminist scholars since the book’s publication.Emma Goldman published the first issue of Mother Earth in March 1906. Mother Earth was her first experience of editing and publishing a political newspaper. Goldman supported the novel with an extensive tour of the United States. Goldman’s tour manager and Love’s partner, Ben Reitman, suggested that he change his course for publication. The collection received positive reviews from critics upon release. Reviewers generally criticized Goldman’s refusal to criticize political violence, but recommended the book to readers interested in social issues. It was mentioned in women’s discussions of marriage, sex and prostitution for a century after its publication.
