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To ella, maldoror and those who helped this adventure upon its way. The revolution of everyday life project gutenberg self. Vaneigem defines the alienating features of everyday life in consumer society and explores the countervailing impulses that persist within that alienation. Raoul vaneigem born 21 march 1934 is a belgian writer and activist known for his 1967 book the revolution of everyday life, which subsequently influenced the student led french protests of may 1968 quotes the revolution of everyday life 1967. Raoul vaneigem born 1934 is a belgian writer and philosopher.
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