Left Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder (1921)

""Left Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder"" is a political treatise written by Vladimir Lenin in 1921. The book discusses the issue of left-wing communism, which Lenin describes as a political disease that afflicts the communist movement. He argues that left-wing communism is characterized by a lack of practicality and a focus on abstract theory, which can hinder the progress of the communist movement. Lenin also addresses the issue of revolutionary tactics and the importance of working within the existing political system to achieve communist goals. He criticizes those who advocate for violent revolution without considering the practical realities of such actions. Throughout the book, Lenin emphasizes the need for a disciplined and organized communist movement that is focused on achieving practical goals rather than abstract theory. He argues that the success of the communist movement depends on its ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to work within the existing political system to achieve its goals. Overall, ""Left Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder"" is an important work in the history of communism and Marxist theory. It provides valuable insights into the challenges facing the communist movement and the importance of practicality and discipline in achieving its goals.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.