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Echoes of Inequality: The Gilded Age Uncovered

This chapter explores Mark Twain's 'The Gilded Age,' revealing the social dynamics and exploitation faced by individuals during the late 19th century. It examines the stark economic inequality of the period and contrasts historical activism with contemporary views on wealth disparities.

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