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The Lightning-Rod Man
Book • 1982
"The Lightning-Rod Man" by Herman Melville is a satirical short story exploring themes of fear, faith, and manipulation.
The story depicts a traveling salesman who preys on people's fears of lightning strikes to sell them lightning rods.
Melville uses dark humor and irony to critique the peddling of fear and the exploitation of people's vulnerabilities.
The story is a commentary on the nature of belief and the human tendency to seek protection from perceived threats.
The story depicts a traveling salesman who preys on people's fears of lightning strikes to sell them lightning rods.
Melville uses dark humor and irony to critique the peddling of fear and the exploitation of people's vulnerabilities.
The story is a commentary on the nature of belief and the human tendency to seek protection from perceived threats.
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