Annie Besant

Zusammenfassung The dramatic life of Annie Besant (1847-1933) included a conversion to atheism and a prosecution for publishing material on birth control. Her radical writings and socialist activism shocked Victorian society. In this 1893 Autobiography, Besant charts her struggles up to the point where she joined the Theosophical Society.

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This 1893 autobiography of a controversial radical who challenged Victorian ideologies covers the first half of her life.

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Preface; 1. 'Out of the everywhere into the here'; 2. Early childhood; 3. Girlhood; 4. Marriage; 5. The storm of doubt; 6. Charles Bradlaugh; 7. Atheism as I knew and taught it; 8. At work; 9. The Knowlton pamphlet; 10. At war all round; 11. Mr. Bradlaugh's struggle; 12. Still fighting; 13. Socialism; 14. Through storm to peace; List of books quoted; Index.