Emma Goldman - Writings
Anarchism and Other Essays
Collection of Goldman's essays, including a biographical essay by Hippolyte
Anarchism: What It Really Stands For
Emma Goldman writes about anarchism, contrasting it to misperceptions as an impractical utopia or a philosophy of violence, and instead rooting it in freedom.
The Modern Drama: A Powerful Disseminator of Radical Thought
Emma Goldman shows how a playwright can depict the social problems and ideals of the day.
Francisco Ferrer and the Modern School
Emma Goldman writes about Francisco Ferrer, a Spanish Republican, who was a religious doubter and social liberal, and who was executed for his activism. He was a teacher at the Modern School of France, and Emma Goldman uses this essay to describe that educational experiment, as well.
The Failure of Christianity
A 1913 essay by Emma Goldman, criticizing the traditional church and its beliefs.
The Hypocrisy of Puritanism
The "reign of terror" of English Puritanism, and more recent puritanism that targeted Oscar Wilde, and Boston's persecution including of Mary Dyer, are the background for critizing American Puritanism of Emma Goldman's day, including denigrating the healthy sexuality of women.
"I Glanced Up - The Statue of Liberty"
From Living My Life. Goldman describes her deportation after the Palmer Raids and the Red Scare in the United States, 1919.
Living My Life
Volumes 1 and 2 of Emma Goldman's autobiography.
Minorities versus Majorities
Emma Goldman essay on the tyranny of majorities and the importance of freedom for minorities.
My Disillusionment in Russia
Emma Goldman's 1923 analysis of Russia, from her perspective of living in Russia after deportation to there in 1919. Initially excited about the possibilities for freedom in Russia's Revolution, she was disenchanted by Lenin's authoritarianism.
My Further Disillusionment in Russia
Emma Goldman's 1924 analysis of Russia, from her perspective of living in Russia after deportation to there in 1919. Initially excited about the possibilities for freedom in Russia's Revolution, she was disenchanted by Lenin's authoritarianism. The book continues thoughts published in 1923.
Patriotism, a Menace to Liberty
Emma Goldman denounces patriotism as divisive of global freedom and human dignity.
Prisons: A Social Crime and Failure
Emma Goldman, who herself was imprisoned, denounces the prison system.
The Social Significance of the Modern Drama
Emma Goldman analyzes the social context and content of plays by Ibsen, Strindberg, Sudermann, Hauptmann, Wedekind, George Bernard Shaw, Galsworthy, Yeats, Tolstoy, Gorki, Chekov, and others
Traffic in Women
Emma Goldman analyzes the roots, causes and effects of white slavery or prostition in America.
The Scandinavian Drama: Henrik Ibsen: An Enemy of Society
from The Social Significance of the Modern Drama, an analysis of a play by Henrik Ibsen.
Tragedy of Women's Emancipation
Emma Goldman critiques the women's rights movement, which she does not see as enhancing women's true emancipation.
Emma Goldman Quotations
A collection of well-known and lesser-known pithy quotes from Emma Goldman.