Proletcult (Proletarian Culture)

London: Leonard Parsons. Very Good- in Good dust jacket. 1921. First Edition. Original Quarter Cloth. Eden and Cedar Paul were a husband and wife duo of British writers and translators who were active in the early 20th century. They worked collaboratively on various literary projects, including translations of influential works of literature and writing on social and political topics. Eden Paul was born on December 1, 1865, in London, England. He studied at the University of London and became an author, journalist, and advocate for various social causes. He was particularly interested in feminist issues, birth control, and women's suffrage. Paul also wrote on topics such as psychoanalysis, philosophy, and literary criticism. Cedar Paul, born as Cedric E. Paul in 1880, was an American-born author and translator. She met Eden Paul in London, and they married in 1904. Cedar Paul had a deep interest in literature and languages, which led her to collaborate with her husband on translation projects. Together, Eden and Cedar Paul produced notable translations of works by influential thinkers and writers. One of their notable translations is "The Sexual Question: A Scientific, Psychological, Hygienic, and Sociological Study" (1920) , which was an English translation of a controversial work by the German physician August Forel. They also translated works by Russian authors such as Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky. In addition to their translation work, Eden and Cedar Paul authored books together on various subjects, including psychology, feminism, and literature. They were known for their commitment to progressive social ideas and advocated for issues such as birth control and sexual education. Although the works of Eden and Cedar Paul might not be widely recognized or read today, they made contributions to the literary and intellectual scene of their time. Their translations and writings reflected their interest in progressive ideas and their commitment to social and political causes.; Pages yellowed as normal for age. Front and back endpapers somewhat browned. Occasional spot of foxing. One page dog-eared. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket has a large closed tear to bottom margin back cover, some damage to spine and back cover with parts missing and some chipping to top and bottom margins. Some Wear & slight soiling to dustjacket otherwise. ; The New Era Series Volume Twelve; 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.7 cms; 159 pages .