King Leopold's Soliloquy
Mark Twain
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Satire Pamphlet Political Commentary
Dive into the biting satire of Mark Twain's "King Leopold's Soliloquy" and expose the truth behind colonial greed.
Imagine a king, fuming behind a facade of piety, as accusations of atrocities in his African colony reach the world. This scathing indictment, disguised as a hilarious monologue, lays bare King Leopold's justifications for a regime rife with brutality and exploitation.
Wry humor mingles with outrage as Twain exposes the king's hypocrisy and the devastating consequences of unchecked power. Is the king a misunderstood philanthropist or a tyrant driven by avarice?
"King Leopold's Soliloquy" will have you scoffing, pondering, and yearning for justice.