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Antonio Gramsci

    January 22, 1891 – April 27, 1937

    Antonio Gramsci was a profoundly original thinker whose work delves into the analysis of culture and political leadership. A significant figure within the Marxist tradition, he is renowned for his concept of cultural hegemony, explaining how the state maintains power in a capitalist society. Gramsci's writings, shaped by his political engagement and experiences, offer incisive insights into the relationship between power, culture, and ideology. His ideas continue to profoundly influence theoretical discussions on social control and political transformation.

    Antonio Gramsci
    Selections from Cultural Writings
    A Gramsci Reader
    Gramsci: Pre-Prison Writings
    Antonio Gramsci
    Prison Notebooks
    Letters from Prison
    • Letters from Prison

      Volume 2

      • 431 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The collection features Antonio Gramsci's poignant and intimate prison letters, providing a profound insight into his thoughts and experiences during incarceration. Recognized as the definitive edition, it offers readers an authoritative perspective on Gramsci's reflections on politics, culture, and personal struggles, showcasing his literary prowess and philosophical depth. This edition stands out for its completeness, making it an essential resource for understanding Gramsci's legacy and influence.

      Letters from Prison
    • Prison Notebooks

      • 483 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
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      This volume was the first selection published from the Antonio Gramsci's Prison Nobebooks to be made available in Britain, and was originally published in the early 1970s. It contains most of the key writings by Gramsci, including the text of The Modern Prince.

      Prison Notebooks
    • Antonio Gramsci

      • 704 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      Brings together Gramsci's writings on religion, education, science, philosophy and economic theory. The theme that links these writings is the investigation of ideology at its different levels, and the structures which embody and reproduce it.

      Antonio Gramsci
    • Gramsci: Pre-Prison Writings

      • 404 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
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      A wide-ranging 1994 collection of Gramsci's pre-prison writings which reveals the genesis of much of his later innovatory work.

      Gramsci: Pre-Prison Writings
    • A selection of Gramsci's writings in one volume including his most important political, cultural and historical work. The collection focuses on key concepts - such as hegemony, passive revolution, civil society, common sense - and important texts on Americanism and Fordism, and popular culture. schovat popis

      A Gramsci Reader
    • Selections from Cultural Writings

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      This collection offers an in-depth exploration of Antonio Gramsci's insights into the interplay between culture and politics. It presents a wide array of his writings, making his complex theories accessible to English-speaking audiences. Through Gramsci's lens, readers will gain a better understanding of how cultural hegemony shapes political dynamics and societal structures, providing valuable context for contemporary political discourse.

      Selections from Cultural Writings
    • Based on the authoritative Italian edition of Gramsci's work, 'Quaderni del Carcere', this translation presents the intellectual as he ought to be read and understood.

      Volume 1: Prison Notebooks
    • Prison Notebooks

      Volume 3

      • 696 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      The notebooks of Antonio Gramsci, written during his imprisonment by the Italian Fascist regime, showcase a vast array of topics including history, political theory, and cultural analysis. These writings, intended for personal reflection rather than publication, provide insight into Gramsci's influential ideas on the role of intellectuals, education, and society. They serve as a unique glimpse into his intellectual process, revealing how he developed his thoughts on Americanism, Fordism, religion, and more, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in Western Marxism.

      Prison Notebooks
    • Subaltern Social Groups

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This volume presents the first complete translation of Antonio Gramsci's notes on the concept of subalternity, including the prison notebook devoted to the theme of subaltern social groups. It includes a critical apparatus that clarifies Gramsci's history, culture, and sources and contextualizes these ideas against his earlier writings and letters.

      Subaltern Social Groups