Cyril Smith Boeken

Cyril Smith explores Marx's original vision of humanity and critiques the interpretations by his followers, arguing for a return to Marx's foundational ideas. He posits that understanding Marx's true intentions is crucial for forming a robust critique of contemporary capitalist society, emphasizing the liberatory potential inherent in Marx's work. This analysis seeks to reframe Marxism as a viable alternative to capitalism, highlighting its relevance in today's socio-economic landscape.

SYNOPSIS CHRISTMAS TALES are a variety of short stories, with a Christmas theme, for those who enjoy a short read as opposed to a full length novel and is suitable for all ages from "one to ninety two" (as in MEL TORME'S song.) Jinty the Chuffer would appeal to model Railway enthusiasts. Nelly Dean to those interested in wild birds Carriers and Carrier Bags for those who horde items in black or plastic carrier bags. Tenpence might well appeal to the many who are concerned about the homeless. Come all ye Monstrous and Triumphant this is written for those avid readers of the old horror stories and watchers of horror films. O Peaceful England this story is for musicians and music lovers. Mea Culpa those with a mischievous bent might be tempted to read this. Wotherwaffle hard-workers, who recognise the work shy in society, might enjoy this.

Timius Arbutus is the son of a Roman Legionnaire. Human frailty of others leaves its mark on him in his formative years. At an early age he is taken to a Roman institution equivalent to a boarding school where he remains until his teens. On leaving the institution he has to fi nd work and eventually decides to follow in his father's footsteps and become a legionnaire. Towards the latter end of his army career he is very much disturbed by an event that took place and in which he was tasked. Another more senior legionnaire witnessed the same event and was traumatised by it. It is a work of fi ction based on various facts but written as though most events took place circa AD35. Some place names and those of individuals are fi ctitious and bear no resemblance to the actual places or any living persons.

TALES RIDICULOUS AND SUBLIME There is something for all tastes in these Tales GINGER This is about a kind hearted chap who does not always get things right at work and who rescues two pets from owners who could no longer look after the creatures. JAKE is a beautiful hound. The important part of this tale is fact. The remainder is fi ction. All animal lovers will understand the bond between Jake and his master Nigel. TRADE SECRET is entirely fi ction about a family that has its own small company and the men-folk are excellent tree surgeons except that on one occasion the instructions were not carried out correctly. THE HAPPY ONE about Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy is a very brief biography of Mendelssohn who composed some very beautiful music. THE WEDDING where several events occur to make a couple's special day a little haphazard to say the least. HAMMER & SICKLE a purely imaginary piece of work that will make any secret agent smile. THE REFUSE MAN although all the characters are fi ctitious there is an element of fact in the story of an innocent individual being accused of doing wrong and the dreadful consequences. SHERLOCK HOMES one will have to read this story about a very strange homicide case and why HOMES is spelt this way. THE REVEREND a kind and gentle man has more than he bargains for when he opens the door one night. Read on to see how the story evolves.

This work addresses Marx's fundamental question of what it means to be human, demonstrating its validity as we move towards the 21st century.