The Soul Of Man Under Socialism

The Soul of Man Under Socialism is a political essay written by Oscar Wilde, first published in 1891. In this work, Wilde argues for a socialist society that values individualism and creativity, rather than the capitalist system that prioritizes profit and productivity. He believes that under socialism, people will be free to pursue their passions and interests without the constraints of wage labor and the need for financial security. Wilde also criticizes the hypocrisy of contemporary society, which he believes values conformity over individuality and suppresses the natural human desire for beauty and pleasure. The essay is both a critique of the current political and economic system and a call for a new, more humane social order. The Soul of Man Under Socialism is considered one of Wilde's most important works, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars and activists today.Under Socialism all this will, of course, be altered. There will be no people living in fetid dens and fetid rags, and bringing up unhealthy, hungerpinched children in the midst of impossible and absolutely repulsive surroundings. The security of society will not depend, as it does now, on the state of the weather. If a frost comes we shall not have a hundred thousand men out of work, tramping about the streets in a state of disgusting misery, or whining to their neighbours for alms, or crowding round the doors of loathsome shelters to try and secure a hunch of bread and a night's unclean lodging.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.