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King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule

King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule

Mark Twain

Published in 1905, 'King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule' is a political satire by Mark Twain. The work takes the form of a fictional monologue in which King Leopold II of Belgium defends his oppressive regime in the Congo Free State, using irony to justify his brutal actions, including massacres and starvation. Twain's sharp critique highlights the moral hypocrisy of colonialism and has become notable for its historical significance and biting commentary on imperialism.

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A political satire pamphlet published in 1905. The work presents a fictional monologue in which King Leopold II of Belgi...

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Twain's biting satire on the gruesome Belgian reign over the Congo. Rarely included in Twain collections.‏

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