Sylvia Pankhurst: Artist And Crusader
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A richly detailed biography, Sylvia Pankhurst: Artist and Crusader presents an intimate portrait of one of Britain's most remarkable and multifaceted women — suffragette, socialist, artist, and humanitarian activist. Written by her son Richard Pankhurst, the narrative chronicles Sylvia's extraordinary life from her early years as a gifted visual artist to her fierce and unrelenting campaigns for women's suffrage, workers' rights, and anti-fascism. Drawing on personal memories and unique access to family archives, the author illustrates the profound contradictions and courageous convictions that defined Sylvia's character, painting a picture far more nuanced than history typically affords her. The result is both a compelling family memoir and a vital document of early twentieth-century political and social history, capturing the spirit of a woman who refused to be constrained by the boundaries of her era.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Slight yellowing to page edges. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact, book lies flat when open.
A richly detailed biography, Sylvia Pankhurst: Artist and Crusader presents an intimate portrait of one of Britain's most remarkable and multifaceted women — suffragette, socialist, artist, and humanitarian activist. Written by her son Richard Pankhurst, the narrative chronicles Sylvia's extraordinary life from her early years as a gifted visual artist to her fierce and unrelenting campaigns for women's suffrage, workers' rights, and anti-fascism. Drawing on personal memories and unique access to family archives, the author illustrates the profound contradictions and courageous convictions that defined Sylvia's character, painting a picture far more nuanced than history typically affords her. The result is both a compelling family memoir and a vital document of early twentieth-century political and social history, capturing the spirit of a woman who refused to be constrained by the boundaries of her era.
