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Max Eastman (1883-1969) was an American writer, editor, and social activist known for his contributions to the American literary and political landscape. A prominent figure in the early 20th-century leftist movement, he was a staunch advocate for social change, editing several publications, including "The Masses," and writing extensively on socialism, pacifism, and individualism. Eastman later distanced himself from communism and became a critic of totalitarianism, emphasizing the importance of individual freedoms.

1883–1969·lived 86 years