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Episode 2: Lewis H. Lapham, Part Two

The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly

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Humor and Etiquette at Funerals

This chapter delves into Twain's humorous yet insightful commentary on social etiquette during funerals, highlighting the juxtaposition of decorum and the absurdities of human behavior. The speaker encourages listeners to consider the often performative nature of mourning rituals with a light-hearted perspective.

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