Selected essays – the original classic edition

This is an excellent selection of the writings of Karl Marx. This includes many writings which do not make it into the usual Marx/Engels Readers; Writings including Marxs Letters, his criticism of Bakunin, more writings on economics than in the usual Reader, and so on. The book is one of the most valuable tomes of Marxism Ive bought. Id recommend anyone interested in the thought of Karl Marx to get this book; If one is interested in both the writings of Marx and Engels, Id recommend they get this book. This is the best Marx anthology available. Aside from selections taken from all of Marxs major works, it contains lesser-known selections on a variety of topics. The whole presents a steady stream of selections through Marxs life. Consequently, it gives the length and breadth of Marxs writing without burying you in a life-time of reading. Short explanatory introductions help place the selections in Marxs development and in broader history.