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Goldman, Emma
1869
1940
Berkman, Alexander
1870
1936
2014656910
A fragment of the prison experiences of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman
In the State Prison at Jefferson City, Mo., and the U. S. Penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. February, 1918–October, 1919
A foreword / Alexander Berkman -- The State Prison at Jefferson City, Mo. / Emma Goldman -- The Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Statement by Alexander Berkman published in the Atlanta "Constitution", October 1, 1919, on the day of his release from the Federal Penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. -- Reply of Fred G. Zerbst, warden of the U.S. Federal Penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. -- Reply to Warden Fred G. Zerbst / Alexander Berkman -- Persecution of politicals / Alexander Berkman -- In conclusion / Alexander Berkman.
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"A Fragment of the Prison Experiences of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book dwells on the prison experiences and reflections of two prominent anarchist figures, Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, as they recount the harsh realities of incarceration in the United States during 1918-1919. The likely topic of the book revolves around the critique of the prison system, highlighting the inhumane treatment of prisoners and the societal failings that lead to crime. In this compelling narrative, both Goldman and Berkman share their experiences within the penal institutions of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Atlanta, Georgia. They unveil the systemic brutality prevalent in these prisons, including forced labor, dehumanization, and the indifference of prison officials to the inmates' well-being. Goldman specifically emphasizes the lack of compassion and the exploitation of the women prisoners, detailing cope of their challenging work conditions and the oppressive treatment they endure. Berkman, on the other hand, comments on the broader societal implications of crime and punishment, calling for a reevaluation of how society treats its marginalized members. Their accounts serve as a passionate argument against the prison system, advocating for a society that recognizes the human dignity of all individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Anarchists -- United States
Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940
Berkman, Alexander, 1870-1936
Prisoners -- United States
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
Category: Law & Criminology
Category: Sociology
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