Cannibalism In The Cars

Released: September 25, 2008
Length: 25 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

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"Cannibalism In The Cars" by Mark Twain is a satirical short story set aboard a train trapped in a snowstorm, where a group of men face extreme circumstances that lead them to consider cannibalism for survival. The story humorously portrays their attempts at governance, including holding formal elections and following parliamentary procedures. Through this narrative, Twain offers a humorous critique of political systems.

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