{"product_id":"the-soul-of-man-under-socialism-9781513218663","title":"The Soul of Man Under Socialism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Wilde presents a libertarian socialist view of the economic disparities caused by capitalism, that lead to futile acts of charity instead of definitive solutions. Wilde encourages an overhaul of the structures that allow such inequalities to exist. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Soul of Man Under Socialism\u003c\/i\u003e is an insightful look into Wilde's personal and political beliefs. Within the essay he emphasizes individualism over group think, using Jesus Christ as a prime example. He also offers a detailed critique of capitalist societies that revel in charity, instead of eliminating its need. Poverty cannot be fought with kindness; it requires genuine compassion backed by policy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWilde's perspective was heavily influenced by the writings of Peter Kropotkin, a Russian anarchist and socialist. In \u003ci\u003eThe Soul of Man Under Socialism\u003c\/i\u003e, Wilde invokes powerful ideas that call for accountability and drastic change. It's a raw declaration of his contemporary anarchist views.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Soul of Man Under Socialism is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilde, Oscar:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eOscar Wilde (1854-1900) was a Dublin-born poet and playwright who studied at the Portora Royal School, before attending Trinity College and Magdalen College, Oxford. The son of two writers, Wilde grew up in an intellectual environment. As a young man, his poetry appeared in various periodicals including \u003ci\u003eDublin University Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. In 1881, he published his first book \u003ci\u003ePoems\u003c\/i\u003e, an expansive collection of his earlier works. His only novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/i\u003e, was released in 1890 followed by the acclaimed plays \u003ci\u003eLady Windermere's Fan\u003c\/i\u003e (1893) and \u003ci\u003eThe Importance of Being Earnest\u003c\/i\u003e (1895).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682231554322,"sku":"9781513218663","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0a271200-5833-4624-80ec-fe49e8e37bcb.jpg?v=1763537681","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-soul-of-man-under-socialism-9781513218663","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}