The Masses
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The Masses was a pioneering early 20th-century American socialist and literary magazine known for its radical politics, bold artwork, and contributions from prominent leftist writers and artists.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Masses canonical | 11 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Masses Context triple: [Max Eastman, associatedWith, The Masses]
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A.
The Crowds
The Crowds is an English title for the 39th chapter of the Qur’an, which emphasizes sincere worship of God alone and contrasts the fates of believers and disbelievers.
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B.
On the Heights of Despair
On the Heights of Despair is a philosophical work by Emil Cioran that presents a series of aphoristic, pessimistic meditations on suffering, nihilism, and the absurdity of existence.
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C.
The Protester
The Protester is the collective title Time magazine gave in 2011 to individuals worldwide who participated in mass demonstrations and uprisings, symbolizing the power of grassroots activism in shaping global events.
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D.
Up from the Archives
"Up from the Archives" is a work by poet, photographer, and Warhol collaborator Gerard Malanga that reflects his engagement with avant-garde art and literary culture.
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E.
The Bandwagon
The Bandwagon is a jazz trio led by pianist Jason Moran, known for its innovative blend of traditional jazz with avant-garde, hip-hop, and multimedia influences.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Masses Target entity description: The Masses was a pioneering early 20th-century American socialist and literary magazine known for its radical politics, bold artwork, and contributions from prominent leftist writers and artists.
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A.
The Crowds
The Crowds is an English title for the 39th chapter of the Qur’an, which emphasizes sincere worship of God alone and contrasts the fates of believers and disbelievers.
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B.
On the Heights of Despair
On the Heights of Despair is a philosophical work by Emil Cioran that presents a series of aphoristic, pessimistic meditations on suffering, nihilism, and the absurdity of existence.
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C.
The Protester
The Protester is the collective title Time magazine gave in 2011 to individuals worldwide who participated in mass demonstrations and uprisings, symbolizing the power of grassroots activism in shaping global events.
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D.
Up from the Archives
"Up from the Archives" is a work by poet, photographer, and Warhol collaborator Gerard Malanga that reflects his engagement with avant-garde art and literary culture.
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E.
The Bandwagon
The Bandwagon is a jazz trio led by pianist Jason Moran, known for its innovative blend of traditional jazz with avant-garde, hip-hop, and multimedia influences.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
literary magazine
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magazine ⓘ |
| basedIn | New York City ⓘ |
| contributor |
Amy Lowell
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Art Young ⓘ Boardman Robinson ⓘ Carl Sandburg ⓘ Floyd Dell ⓘ John Reed ⓘ Louise Bryant ⓘ Max Eastman ⓘ Robert Minor ⓘ Sherwood Anderson ⓘ Stuart Davis ⓘ Upton Sinclair ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| editor |
Art Young
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Floyd Dell ⓘ John Reed ⓘ Max Eastman ⓘ |
| endPublicationDate | 1917 ⓘ |
| founder | Max Eastman ⓘ |
| hasGenre |
modernist literature
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political satire ⓘ social realism ⓘ |
| influenced |
The Liberator (magazine)
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The New Masses ⓘ
linked to:
New Masses
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| knownFor |
antiwar stance during World War I
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bold artwork ⓘ experimental literature ⓘ political cartoons ⓘ radical politics ⓘ socialist commentary ⓘ support for labor movements ⓘ support for women’s suffrage ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableEvent | prosecuted under the Espionage Act of 1917 ⓘ |
| politicalOrientation |
left-wing
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radical ⓘ socialist ⓘ |
| publicationFrequency | monthly ⓘ |
| publisher |
The Masses Publishing Company
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linked to:
Masses Publishing Company
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| reasonForCessation | government suppression during World War I ⓘ |
| startPublicationDate | 1911 ⓘ |
| subject |
World War I
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civil liberties ⓘ imperialism ⓘ industrial capitalism ⓘ labor rights ⓘ socialism in the United States ⓘ women’s rights ⓘ |
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Subject: The Masses Description of subject: The Masses was a pioneering early 20th-century American socialist and literary magazine known for its radical politics, bold artwork, and contributions from prominent leftist writers and artists.
Referenced by (11)
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