To Live Is to Resist - The Life of Antonio Gramsci

This in-depth biography of Italian intellectual Antonio Gramsci casts new light on his life and writing, emphasizing his unflagging spirit, even in the many years he spent in prison.   One of the most influential political thinkers of the twentieth century, Antonio Gramsci (1891–1937) has left an indelible mark on philosophy and critical theory. His innovative work on history, society, power, and the state has influenced several generations of readers and political activists, and even shaped important developments in postcolonial thought. But Gramsci’s thinking is scattered across the thousands of notebook pages he wrote while he was imprisoned by Italy’s fascist government from 1926 until shortly before his death. To guide readers through Gramsci’s life and works, historian Jean-Yves Frétigné offers To Live Is to Resist, an accessible, compelling, and deeply researched portrait of an extraordinary figure. Throughout the book, Frétigné emphasizes Gramsci’s quiet heroism and his unwavering commitment to political practice and resistance. Most powerfully, he shows how Gramsci never surrendered, even in conditions that stripped him of all power—except, of course, the power to think.  

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2023
First published:	2021
Authors:	Jean-Yves Frétigné
Translators:	Laura Marris
Foreword by:	Nadia Urbinati
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Pages:	328
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-82938-8
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-226-82938-3
Barcode:	9780226829388

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