The Red Virgin: Memoirs Of Louise Michel
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A landmark work in anarchist and feminist history, The Red Virgin: Memoirs of Louise Michel presents the autobiography of one of France's most defiant and celebrated revolutionary figures. Edited and translated by Bullitt Lowry and Elizabeth Ellington Gunter, this memoir chronicles Michel's extraordinary life — from her rural childhood in Haute-Marne to her passionate involvement in the Paris Commune of 1871, her brutal deportation to New Caledonia, and her tireless advocacy for the poor and oppressed. Written with fierce conviction and raw honesty, Michel's voice is uncompromising, visionary, and deeply humane, illuminating a world of political upheaval through the eyes of a woman who refused to be silenced. The memoir stands as both a personal testament and a vital historical document, unraveling the complexities of 19th-century French radical politics and the role of women within revolutionary movements.
Author: Louise Michel
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work in anarchist and feminist history, The Red Virgin: Memoirs of Louise Michel presents the autobiography of one of France's most defiant and celebrated revolutionary figures. Edited and translated by Bullitt Lowry and Elizabeth Ellington Gunter, this memoir chronicles Michel's extraordinary life — from her rural childhood in Haute-Marne to her passionate involvement in the Paris Commune of 1871, her brutal deportation to New Caledonia, and her tireless advocacy for the poor and oppressed. Written with fierce conviction and raw honesty, Michel's voice is uncompromising, visionary, and deeply humane, illuminating a world of political upheaval through the eyes of a woman who refused to be silenced. The memoir stands as both a personal testament and a vital historical document, unraveling the complexities of 19th-century French radical politics and the role of women within revolutionary movements.