Auteur: Eugene V. Debs

Eugene Victor Debs (1855–1926) was a prominent American socialist, political activist, trade unionist, and one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Debs ran for president five times as the candidate of the Socialist Party of America, commanding respect and significant support during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His articulate and fiery speeches and writings laid the foundation for much of progressive thought in the U.S. “Labor and Freedom: The Voice and Pen of Eugene V. Debs” is a collection of his essays and speeches, emulating his unwavering advocacy for workers” rights, social justice, and the socialist movement. Debs” literary style is deeply intertwined with his political ideology, characterized by its passionate and persuasive rhetoric, aiming to stir the consciousness of the working class and empowering their collective struggle. Although often associated with labor and political movements, Debs” influence reaches into the literary realm through both the content and the persuasive style of his speech and writings, documented in this powerful collection. His words continue to inspire and be studied for their historical significance and their continuing relevance to discussions on labor and social policy.