Lenin Collected Works | Socialist Resources

Located on Archive in 44 parts.

The "Lenin Collected Works" is a comprehensive compilation of writings by Vladimir Lenin, a key figure in the Russian Revolution and the leader of the Bolshevik Party.

For highlights of Lenin exclusively, consider the following:

1. What is to be done?
   Outlines a vision for a revolutionary party and the need to lead the proletariat.
   
   
2. Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism
   An analysis of economic and political imperialism, how it's the final stage of capitalism, and how it drives war and exploit.
   
   
3. The State & Revolution
   Discussion of state, the role of the proletariat, and a need for a dictatorship of the working class. Written during the Russian Revolution.
   
   
4. Materialism & Empirio-critism
   A defense of his philosophy and reaffirmation of dialectical materialism importance.
   
   
5. April Theses
   Directives issued upon Lenin's return from exile, calling for soviet power. He denounces the Provisional Government and sets the foundation for the October Revolution.
   
   
6. Left-Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder
   A pamphlet criticizing elements in the movement, calling for flexibility, parliamentary politics, and more trade union participation. 
   
   
7. Development of Capitalism in Russia
   Lenin addresses the roots of capitalism emerging and the implications they'd have.
   
   
8. Two Tactics of Social Democracy in the Democratic Revolution
   A debate of strategy within the socialist movement, observing approaches to democratic revolution within Russia.