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Silence Dogood Letters

by Benjamin Franklin

Step back in time to the early 18th century, where a young Benjamin Franklin, feeling stifled by his brother Jamess refusal to publish his writings, took matters into his own hands. At just fifteen, he crafted a series of witty and insightful letters under the pseudonym Silence Dogood, capturing the attention of readers in The New-England Courant. From April to December of 1722, Franklins clever observations and critiques of society flowed from his pen, with a total of fourteen letters appearing every fortnight. Join us as we explore these fascinating missives that reveal the mind of one of Americas founding fathers and the art of clever satire. (Introduction by Darcy Smittenaar)