The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State (Penguin Classics)

The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State is a groundbreaking critique of the Victorian nuclear family that will challenge and inspire readers today.

Engels' provocative arguments about the recent construct of the traditional monogamous household and its close tie to capitalist societies are more relevant than ever in our modern era.

This influential work heralds the dawn of communal living and a new sexual freedom, while also shedding light on the role of the state in society.

With a foreword by leading historian Dr Tristram Hunt, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of our modern social structures and the fight for gender equality.