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King Leopold's Soliloquy is a 1905 pamphlet by American author Mark Twain. Its subject is King Leopold's rule over the Congo Free State. A work of political satire harshly condemnatory of his actions, it ostensibly recounts a fictional monologue of Leopold II speaking in his own defense.
King Leopold's Soliloquy, by Mark Twain "They only tell what is against me." They tell how England required of me a Commission of Inquiry into Congo atrocities, and how, to quiet that meddling country, with its disagreeable Congo Reform Association, made up of earls and bishops and John
23 de jul. de 2020 · In this eBook, Mark Twain imagines a soliloquy of King Leopold II, the Belgian ruler of the Congo Free State, who defends his brutal and exploitative policies. He mocks Leopold's hypocrisy, greed, and cruelty, and exposes the lies and slanders he used to gain and maintain his power.
23 de jul. de 2020 · King Leopold's Soliloquy: A Defense of His Congo Rule by Mark Twain. Read now or download (free!) Similar Books. Readers also downloaded… About this eBook. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.
18 de mar. de 2008 · King Leopold's soliloquy; a defense of his Congo rule. by. Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. Publication date. 1905. Topics. Léopold II, King of the Belgians, 1835-1909, Zaire. Publisher.
24 de may. de 2017 · A 1905 pamphlet by Mark Twain that mocks King Leopold's rule over the Congo Free State. It pretends to be Leopold's own defense, but exposes his atrocities and brutality.
This essay provides a satirical yet scathing depiction of King Leopold II of Belgium, whom Twain condemned as a heartless imperialist for his destructive policies in the Belgian Congo. Consider how Twain gets his point across while nonetheless speaking from King Leopold’s point of view.
