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Selected Works of Voltairine de Cleyre

by Voltairine De Cleyre (1866–1912)

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"Selected Works of Voltairine de Cleyre" by Voltairine De Cleyre is a collection of poetic and prose writings, likely composed during the late 19th century. The works encompass a range of themes including personal reflection, social justice, feminism, and anarchist principles, reflecting the author's deep commitment to individual liberty and critique of societal norms. As one of the notable figures within the anarchist movement, de Cleyre's writings serve as a poignant exploration of human freedom and the struggles faced by marginalized groups. The opening portion introduces Voltairine de Cleyre as a revolutionary thinker and passionate advocate for freedom, setting the tone for the collection. It features a biographical sketch that narrates de Cleyre's tumultuous early life, her awakening to free thought, and her eventual embrace of anarchism. The text reflects her literary journey and personal evolution, capturing her experiences with societal repression and her fight for the rights of the oppressed. Through a combination of autobiographical elements and reflections on broader social issues, de Cleyre’s voice emerges as both personal and political, inviting readers to rethink freedom and justice in their own lives.

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Chapter I

Chipmunks three sat on a tree,
And they were as green as green could be;
They cracked nuts early, they cracked nuts late,
And chirruped and chirruped, and ate and ate;
"'Tis a pity of chipmunks without nuts,
And a gnawing hunger in their guts;
But they should be wise like you and me,
And color themselves to suit the tree.
Ah chee, ah chee, ah chee, ah chee!
Gay chaps are we, we chipmunks three!"

An elephant white in sorry plight,
Hungry and dirty and sad bedight,
Straggled one day on the nutting ground;
"Lo," chattered the chipmunks, "our chance is found!
Behold the beast's color; were he as we,
Green and sleek and nut-full were he!
But the beast is big, and the beast is white,
And his skin full of emptiness serves him right!
Ah chee, ah chee, ah chee, ah chee!
Let us 'sit on him, sit on him,' chipmunks three."

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Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter IV

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This free edition of Selected Works of Voltairine de Cleyre by Voltairine De Cleyre comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #43098, released 2013-07-06. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, Essays, Letters & Speeches, Philosophy & Ethics.

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