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2 months ago
Books

Charles Darwin's unread copy of Marx's Das Kapital restored for display

Darwin may not have been impressed with Marx's Das Kapital, as he likely stopped reading the book after a few chapters.
Books in the Victorian era were often sold uncut, requiring readers to use a knife to slice open the pages before reading. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
Books

Charles Darwin's copy of Karl's Marx's book back on display

Darwin received Das Kapital from Marx in 1873, but it remained largely unread.
The condition of Darwin's copy of Das Kapital with uncut pages raises questions about their relationship. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

25,000 for a burial plot next to Karl Marx? The philosopher would turn in his grave

Highgate cemetery in London is offering new plots, including one next to Karl Marx, for a significant cost
Marx's grave has become a tourist attraction and a target for anti-communist vandalism [ more ]
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