02173cam a22003133u 4500 20743 UtSlPG 20260610133458.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09028101 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HB Spargo, John, 1876-1966 The Marx He Knew Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-04 Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Marx He Knew" by John Spargo is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a personal perspective on the life of Karl Marx, as narrated by an intimate friend from his childhood, providing insights into his character, beliefs, and contributions to social and political thought. Spargo aims to illuminate the human side of Marx, peeling back layers of theory to explore the man behind the revolutionary ideas. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Hans Fritzsche, a childhood friend of Marx, who reminisces about their early days together in Trier, Germany. Hans recounts various anecdotes, from their playful youth to Marx's evolving ideology and social activism. Along the way, the story encapsulates significant historical contexts, including the challenges Marx faced due to his revolutionary writings and activities, his deep love for his family, and the sacrifices he made for the socialist cause. The friendship between Hans and Marx serves as a poignant lens through which the reader gains a fuller understanding of Marx's personality, struggles, and enduring legacy in the fight for workers' rights and social equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Marx, Karl, 1818-1883 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20743 61978 61978