leftist litterature that is not marxism litterature

[danyboy27]

is it possible? i feel like i want to learn more about communism and leftism, but i am just not in the mood of reading marxist writter or any derivated form of it.

i would like to have a completly different view of communism/socialism than the classical marxism principles.

[RGacky3]

Chomksy on Anarchism is a good start.

[ernie]

i would like to have a completly different view of communism/socialism than the classical marxism principles.
Try Leninism. :lol:

[danyboy27]

Try Leninism. :lol:

isnt leninism a derivated of marx idea anyway?

[Gleb]

isnt leninism a derivated of marx idea anyway?

Pretty much so but if litterature is what you're looking for, that's definately the best you can get! Honkity honk!

[ernie]

isnt leninism a derivated of marx idea anyway?
Depends on what you mean by "derivated". IMHO Leninism is, at best, an incorrect interpretation of Marxism.

[Knight of Cydonia]

why don't you try to find some book from the author: Daniel Guerin....

i suggested....NO GODS NO MASTER:D

[wigsa]

If you think Marx is difficult,don't bother with Leninism.It's hardcore from an in depth point of view.

[danyboy27]

i love simple things, that basicly why i hate marx.

i did read the commie manifesto, but i think they just made simple idea into a complicated layer of thesis and anty-thesis.

[Killfacer]

Something by Orwell maybe? I know Homage to Catalonia isn't directly about political theory, but it's certainly worth a read for any leftist.

[danyboy27]

Something by Orwell maybe? I know Homage to Catalonia isn't directly about political theory, but it's certainly worth a read for any leftist.


1984 was a good book

someone recommended me called animal farm, kind of child like story of capitalism and failed authoritarian states.

:D:D

[Killfacer]

Animal farm is a great book. I remember i read it was i was a kid and i was singing the song for ages:

"BEASTS OF ENGLAND,
BEAST OF IRELAND
BEATS OF EVERY LAND AND CLINE
HARKERN TO OUR JOYFUL TIDINGS
OF THE GOLDEN FUTURE TIME"

and so on.

[ernie]

i love simple things, that basicly why i hate marx.

i did read the commie manifesto, but i think they just made simple idea into a complicated layer of thesis and anty-thesis.
There are plenty of easy to read versions of some of Marx's theories. For instance, this one (http://www.marxist.com/History/historicalMaterialism.htm) is a pretty good intro to historical materialism, and it's very easy to read.

I'm sure you can find similar summaries of other theories, like the LTV, etc. Remember, Google is your friend.

[ernie]

1984 was a good book

someone recommended me called animal farm, kind of child like story of capitalism and failed authoritarian states.

:D:D
I don't think you should waste your time reading Animal Farm. It's a silly, anti-communist caricature. If it's Orwell you want, you're time would be better spent reading Homage to Catalonia or Down and Out in Paris and London.

[Pirate turtle the 11th]

http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/anarchist_archives/

God and the state gives me a hard on.