Tag Archives: Lenin and Martov

lenin: vices of spontaneity and softness

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Dave

…Lenin came to exercise enormous control over his emotions. He spurned all signs of softness and spontaneity. Even his marriage was a “revolutionary” one to a fellow conspirator… The second incident illustrating Lenin’s denial of libidinal feelings involves his reaction … Continue reading →

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revolution: lenin and libidinal ties

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Dave

…Two incidents dramatically illustrate Lenin’s efforts to free himself from libidinal ties. The first occurred around 1900 and involved Plekhanov, Lenin’s revered mentor in Marxism. In a power struggle over Iskra, the periodical inspired by Lenin, the younger man came … Continue reading →