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"Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat" was written by Rudyard Kipling. Influential English writer known for his children's classics and innovative short stories.

Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat

Name: Village That Voted The Earth Was Flat
Author: Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling

Written by Rudyard Kipling, 'The Village That Voted the Earth Was Flat' is a satirical short story included in his 1917 collection 'A Diversity of Creatures.' The narrative follows the English village of Huckley, which becomes the subject of ridicule after being manipulated into voting that the Earth is flat. The tale explores themes of gullibility and the influence of media, culminating in a humorous climax involving an imaginary village dance performed in Parliament. Kipling's work remains relevant for its commentary on public opinion and the absurdities of societal beliefs.

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Possibly as relevant today as it ever was, this story tells the tale of an English village, Huckley, that is beguiled in...