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The Thomas Paine Reader (Penguin Classics) Paperback – December 1, 1987

by Thomas Paine (Author), Michael Foot (Introduction), Isaac Kramnick (Introduction)
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This major collection demonstrates the extent to which Thomas Paine was an inspiration to the Americans in their struggle for independence, a passionate supporter of the French Revolution and perhaps the outstanding English radical writer of his age. It contains all of Paine's major works including Rights of Man, his groundbreaking defence of the revolutionary cause in France; Common Sense, which won thousands over to the side of the American rebels; and the first part of The Age of Reason, a ferocious attack on Christianity. The shorter pieces—on capital punishment, social reform and the abolition of slavery—also confirm the great versatility and power of this master of democratic prose.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Thomas Paine (1737-1802) was born at Thetford, Norfolk in England, as a son of a Quaker. He immigrated to America in 1774. There he published works criticising the slavery and supporting American independence. He became very popular but returned to England where he became involved in the French Revolution. After that he returned to America, where he died. 

Isaac Kramnick is a professor of Government at Cornell University and has edited of The Federalist Papers and The Thomas Paine Reader.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0140444963
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics (December 1, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780140444964
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140444964
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.9 x 7.8 inches
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Thomas Paine (February 9, 1737 [O.S. January 29, 1736] - June 8, 1809) was an English-American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he authored the two most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, and he inspired the rebels in 1776 to declare independence from Britain. His ideas reflected Enlightenment-era rhetoric of transnational human rights. He has been called "a corsetmaker by trade, a journalist by profession, and a propagandist by inclination".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Paine!
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So glad to have this. George Washington read him avidly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book was delivered on time, and was in the condition described - viz., "as new."
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Good, comprehensive compendium of Paine's writings, and in excllent 'as new' condition. I have many of Paine's works but this edition has in one volume.
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Revolutionary of the Enlightenment who packed as much adventure and experience in his life as most people would have in a dozen ordinary existences. A truly remarkable man. Well worth a read and maybe even a re-read.
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This was a required book for an undergrad class. The author is a great writer and the book was of decent quality.
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Trevor Allman
5.0 out of 5 stars Power To The People !!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2022
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Have read "Rights Of Man" by Thomas Paine, so looking forward to reading some of his other works included in this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A decent historical record
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2019
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A good read once one gets into it and starts to get accustomed to the old English ways of writing. He was indeed a brilliant mind of his time and surely has shaped today's free thinkers.
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Tom Paine is always relevant and needs re-read from time to time. A classic.
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Mr. Mg Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2014
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Contains the key texts produced by Paine in a very reasonably-priced single volume. Reading with interest and pleasure every day.
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Steel City Blue
5.0 out of 5 stars Still relevant today
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Essential reading for anyone who is is interested in politics. Still has a lot to say about society and modern politics
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