A Petition to the Queen of England

Released: October 2, 2013
Length: 13 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Spoken Realms

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In this engaging short story by Mark Twain, narrator John Greenman brings to life Twain's amusing plea to the Queen of England over a clerk's error regarding taxation on his book sales. Originally published in Harper's magazine in December 1887, this tale humorously explores the timeless themes of death and taxes while showcasing Twain's wit.

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