Britain for the British (eBook)

Robert Blatchford (Autor)

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2022
148 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654722106-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Britain for the British," Robert Blatchford presents a passionate and polemical examination of national identity and social justice in early 20th-century Britain. With a distinctive blend of journalistic clarity and impassioned rhetoric, Blatchford engages readers in a fervent discourse on the pressing issues of immigration, class disparity, and national sovereignty. His literary style is both accessible and provocative, inviting wide-ranging debates during a time when Britain faced significant social changes and challenges. The book encapsulates the era's burgeoning interest in socialism, reflecting broader intellectual movements that sought to redefine the British working class's role within the nation's socio-economic framework. Robert Blatchford, a key figure in the early socialist movement, was profoundly influenced by his background as a working-class individual and a war correspondent. His experiences with poverty and political unrest fueled his commitment to advocating for social reform. Blatchford's writings often aimed to awaken the conscience of the British public, seeking to instigate discussions that aligned personal identity with collective societal responsibility. "Britain for the British" is a compelling read for those interested in the intersections of nationalism and socialism, historical critiques of immigration policy, and the socio-political dynamics of early 20th-century Britain. Blatchford's incisive arguments and relatable prose make this work not just historically informative but also relevant to current discourse on national identity and social equity.

Autor

Robert Blatchford (1851–1943) was an English socialist campaigner, journalist, and author, whose literary contributions were markedly influential in the landscape of British socialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blatchford founded and edited the socialist newspaper 'The Clarion,' which became a pivotal platform for socialist thought and advocacy. His writing was characterized by a clear and persuasive style aimed at educating and rallying the working class. One of his most significant literary works, 'Britain for the British' (1902), embodies his commitment to a vision of a more equitable society. In this book, Blatchford argues for the ethical imperative and practical viability of socialism, articulating a critique of capitalism and proposing concrete measures for social reform. His approach in the text is at once pragmatic and impassioned, aiming to galvanize support among the masses for social change. Blatchford's work was not merely theoretical; it was grounded in a deeply held belief in the potential for collective action to reshape society. His contributions to socialist literature and journalism extended beyond single works to a sustained effort to engender a compassionate and cohesive socialist movement in Britain.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 19th century British fiction • Anarchism • British imperialism analysis • British labor movement • British Literature Classics • British social commentary • British social movements • classic english literature • Class struggle • communism • critical socio-political examination • Critique of imperialism • early 20th nationalism • Edwardian England • Eloquent prose style • Great Britain • historical British narratives • historical class struggle • historical fiction • National identity exploration • Political Commentary • Political novels • political upheaval insights • Progressive Literature • public domain classics • Robert Blatchford novels • Socialism • Socialist literature England • Socialist themes • Socio-political Commentary • Turn of the Century • victorian era fiction • working-class identity • working-class protagonist