Marx is back! The premise of this witty and insightful play on history' is that Karl Marx has agitated with the authorities of the afterlife for a chance to clear his name. Through a bureaucratic error, Marx is sent to Soho in New York - rather than his old stomping ground in London - to make his case. Marx in Soho is a brilliant introduction to Marx's life, his analysis of society and his passion for radical change. Zinn also shows how Marx's ideas are relevant in today's world.'
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Marx in Soho is a brilliant introduction to Marx's life, his analysis of society, and his passion for radical change.
"An imaginative critique of our society's hypocrisies and injustices, and an entertaining, vivid portrait of Karl Marx as a voice of humanitarian justice - which is perhaps the best way to remember him."-Kirkus Reviews "A cleverly imagined call to reconsider socialist theory... Zinn's point is well made; his passion for history melds with his political vigor to make this a memorable effort and a lucid primer for readers desiring a succinct, dramatized review of Marxism."-Publishers Weekly "Even in heaven it seems, Karl Marx is a troublemaker. But in the deft and loving hands of activist/author/historian Howard Zinn, the historical figure... is also a father, a husband and a futurist possessing a grand sense of humor."-ForeWord "A witty delight that will engage both new and old acquaintances of the Marxian corpus.... Even conservatives will find Zinn's [book]... an intelligent and diverting read. Recommended for academic and public libraries alike."-Library Journal
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Brian Jones continues to tours the one man play Marx in Soho to sold out audiences across the country. Visit www.marxinsoho.com and http://www.haymarketbooks.org/cd/Marx-in-Soho for more info

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ISBN
9781608463015
Publisert
2012-09-24
Utgiver
Vendor
Haymarket Books
Vekt
84 gr
Høyde
178 mm
Bredde
115 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
58

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Biographical note

Howard Zinn: Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was a historian, playwright, and activist. He wrote the classic A People's History of the United States, “a brilliant and moving history of the American people from the point of view of those whose plight has been largely omitted from most histories.”