The Semantic and Cultural Significance of “Red” in Marx and Engels’ Classic Works

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10.2991/978-2-38476-384-9_111How to use a DOI?

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Red Culture; Marx; Engels; Proletarian Revolution; Communism; Localization in China; Temporal Adaptation

Abstract

This study aims to explore the semantics of the “red” concept in the works of Marx and Engels and its extended cultural significance. By employing textual analysis, it examines the usage of “red” in their writings and its cultural contexts, while also considering the historical background of the formation and evolution of red culture. The study finds that “red” embodies multiple symbolic meanings and serves as an expression of proletarian revolutionary culture, reflecting the organic unity of the proletariat, the Communist Party, and communism. Red culture is a crucial cultural force in realizing the communist ideal. Chinese red culture, as the localized adaptation of international red culture, demonstrates a high degree of integration between national and temporal characteristics.

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AU  - Yonghua Meng
AU  - Xiuzhuo Huang
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/04/03
TI  - The Semantic and Cultural Significance of “Red” in Marx and Engels’ Classic Works
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Educational Science and Social Culture (ESSC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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