Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.
Karl Marx
Karl Marx was a German philosopher and economist known for his seminal work "The Communist Manifesto." His writing style was clear and persuasive, advocating for the overthrow of capitalism and the establishment of a classless society. Marx's key contribution to literature was his critique of the capitalist system and its impact on society.