Marx's Literary Mastery

This chapter delves into Karl Marx's 'The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte,' highlighting its unique blend of historical narrative and literary style. The speakers compare the aesthetic qualities of Marx's writing to Victorian novels and modernist works, emphasizing its accessibility and pedagogical advantages over other philosophers. They reflect on significant themes within the text, including the relationship between living and dead labor, and discuss the broader implications of Marx's narrative approach in historical materialism.