Resistance, Rebellion and Death
1961, Publishers Proof Copy ; First English Edition. London : H. Hamilton. Very good paperback proof copy; wrappers slightly creased and age-toned, with minor marks. Worn spine. Remains well-preserved overall; internally tight, bright and clean. Item #470560
Physical description; xi, 198 pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Translated from the French and with an introduction by Justin O'Brien. Essays selected from the author's Actuelles and other works. Copyright date 1960. Contents; Letters to a German friend – The Liberation of Paris: The blood of freedom ; The night of truth – The flesh – Pessimism and tyranny: Pessimism and courage ; Defense of intelligence – The unbeliever and Christians – Why Spain? – Defense of freedom: Bread and freedom ; Homage to an exile – Algeria: Preface to an Algerian report ; Letter to an Algerian militant ; Appeal for a civilian truce ; Algeria 1958 – Hungary: Kadar had his day of fear ; Socialism of the gallows – Reflections on the guillotine – The artist and his time: The wager of our generation ; Create dangerously. Subjects; Good and evil – 20th century. Europe – Politics and government – 20th century. French essays – Translations into English.
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