To the Person Sitting in Darkness by Mark Twain
"To the Person Sitting in Darkness" by Mark Twain is an essay published in February 1901. This scorching satire attacks Western imperialism as it unfolded in the Philippines, China, and South Africa. Twain targets political leaders and missionaries alike, exposing the brutal realities behind the rhetoric of spreading civilization and Christianity. The essay sparked fierce controversy, particularly over missionary conduct after the Boxer Rebellion. Written by one of America's most prominent anti-imperialist
voices, this piece remains Twain's most famous critique of imperial expansion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | To the Person Sitting in Darkness |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_the_Person_Sitting_in_Darkness |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 |
| Subject | Philippines -- History -- Philippine American War, 1899-1902 |
| Subject | China -- History -- Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901 |
| Subject | Imperialism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62636 |
| Release Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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