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Anarchism and Other Essays is a 1910 essay collection by Emma Goldman, first published by Mother Earth Publishing.[1] The essays outline Goldman's anarchist views on a number of subjects, most notably the oppression of women and perceived shortcomings of first wave feminism, but also prisons, political violence, sexuality, religion, nationalism and art theory. Hippolyte Havel contributed a short biography of Goldman to the anthology.Lori Jo Marso argues that Goldman's essays, in conjunction with her life and thought, make important contributions to ongoing debates in feminism, including around "the connections and tensions between sexuality, love and feminist politics."Contents of Anarchism and Other Essays include: Anarchism: What It Really Stands For Minorities Versus Majorities The Psychology of Political Violence Prisons: A Social Crime and Failure Patriotism: A Menace to Liberty Francisco Ferrer and The Modern School The Hypocrisy of Puritanism The Traffic in Women (1910) Woman Suffrage The Tragedy of Woman's Emancipation Marriage and Love The Drama: A Powerful Disseminator of Radical Thought.......Emma Goldman (June 27 [O.S. June 15], 1869