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“Whoso is by instinct engaged in this sort of warfare is the natural enemy of royalties, nobilities, privileges and all kindred swindles, & the natural friend of human rights and human liberties.”
Twain came to believe laughter could oust a monarch. And set off to prove it.
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Twain came to believe laughter could oust a monarch. And set off to prove it.
4/5
What role can global celebrities play in responding to genocide? Does it matter what Beyonce or Taylor Swift says about Gaza?
In the aftermath of his global lecture tour of 1905, Mark Twain (& many others) recognized he was likely the most famous cultural figure on Earth.
What did he do with it?
In the aftermath of his global lecture tour of 1905, Mark Twain (& many others) recognized he was likely the most famous cultural figure on Earth.
What did he do with it?
July 28, 2024 at 12:17 PM
“Whoso is by instinct engaged in this sort of warfare is the natural enemy of royalties, nobilities, privileges and all kindred swindles, & the natural friend of human rights and human liberties.”
Twain came to believe laughter could oust a monarch. And set off to prove it.
4/5
Twain came to believe laughter could oust a monarch. And set off to prove it.
4/5