EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 11 MIN
Silence Dogood Essay 1 - Teen Ben Franklin's Prank
from The Spectral Summit · host Creative Actors Lab
Send us Fan MailIn this first episode, Kelley explains how sixteen-year-old Benjamin Franklin couldn’t get his writing published — so he invented a widow. In the first Silence Dogood essay, Franklin secretly introduces a witty fictional voice that captivated readers of The New-England Courant and launched his career in satire. It's a founding teen's look at colonial Boston, and his alter ego doesn't hold back. This is the origin story of Silence. It's a fun educational tool for middle and high school students. Learn more about The Spectral and Literary Summit at our website - www.spectral-summit.com. We offer historic and literary videos and podcasts that make the past and literature come alive. This is a production of Creative Actors Lab . Check out our Instagram page here.
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Send us Fan Mail In this first episode, Kelley explains how sixteen-year-old Benjamin Franklin couldn’t get his writing published — so he invented a widow. In the first Silence Dogood essay, Franklin secretly introduces a witty fictional voice that captivated readers of The New-England Courant and launched his career in satire. It's a founding teen's look at colonial Boston, and his alter ego doesn't hold back. This is the origin story of Silence. It's a fun educational tool for m...
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