Agnes Smedley
Agnes Smedley was a radical journalist and activist whose autobiographical novel Daughter of Earth is a powerful account of growing up in poverty and finding political consciousness. Her years in China made her a controversial figure in Cold War America.
Works
- Daughter of EarthAutobiography of a woman's journey through poverty and activism
- Chinese Destinies
- China's Red Army MarchesEssay collection on China's Communist revolution and army
- Battle Hymn of ChinaDocumentary narrative of China's Communist struggle
- The Great RoadBiography of Zhu De, military leader of Chinese Communist forces