This is a paperback edition of Stalin's article published in the Pravda on 20 June 1950. Measures 5" x 8", 40 pp., published by the Pravda Publishing House, circulation 1,000,000 copies. The booklet also contains a brief article, also published in the Pravda a few days later where Stalin answers the questions sent by a reader, to clarify some aspects of his view on Marxism in relation to linguistics.

This booklet is a hidden gem. Apparently, there were Soviet "linguists" who aggressively tried to push the square peg of Marxism with its class distinctions and class s

This is a paperback edition of Stalin's article published in the Pravda on 20 June 1950. Measures 5" x 8", 40 pp., published by the Pravda Publishing House, circulation 1,000,000 copies. The booklet also contains a brief article, also published in the Pravda a few days later where Stalin answers the questions sent by a reader, to clarify some aspects of his view on Marxism in relation to linguistics.

This booklet is a hidden gem. Apparently, there were Soviet "linguists" who aggressively tried to push the square peg of Marxism with its class distinctions and class struggle into the very round hole of language. And Stalin (!) wrote an article to placate these communist zealots and explain that linguistics is above classes, that language serves all, and is subject only to evolution, never revolution.

In excellent condition. Light wrinkles, minimal corner bumps, and a faint water stain to the top two corners throughout the booklet are the only items of wear. Not very intrusive to the eye, and not detractive.

Please note that the pen in our photo is for size reference.
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