John Reed: The Making Of A Revolutionary

""John Reed: The Making of a Revolutionary"" is a biography written by Granville Hicks that explores the life and political activism of American journalist and socialist, John Reed. The book traces Reed's journey from his privileged upbringing in Portland, Oregon to his radicalization as a writer and activist during the early 20th century. Hicks delves into Reed's involvement in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and his coverage of the Mexican Revolution, which inspired him to become a committed Marxist. The book also covers Reed's experiences as a war correspondent during World War I and his role in the Russian Revolution of 1917, where he witnessed the rise of the Bolsheviks and the overthrow of the Tsarist regime. Through extensive research and analysis, Hicks provides a comprehensive portrait of Reed's life, his political beliefs, and his contributions to the socialist movement in the United States. The book sheds light on the tumultuous political climate of the early 20th century and the influence of socialism on American politics. Overall, ""John Reed: The Making of a Revolutionary"" is a compelling biography that offers insight into the life of a prominent figure in American socialist history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Granville Hicks (1901-1982) wrote prolifically for more than fifty years -- reviews and essays in The New Masses (which he edited), The New Republic, Saturday Review, and The Nation, and utopian novels and works of literary history and criticism, including the influential The Great Tradition. Introduction by Warren F. Broderick Foreword by Ron Powers