Matt: I concur with Shelly. Moreover, the writing style matches the thinking: cohesive, flexible, and vehement. I may use this in my political satire class. Thank you for sharing it with the Forum! Ben On Sat, Feb 20, 2021 at 11:53 AM Matthew Seybold <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > For your weekend reading, you might consider this essay I published last > week for LA Review of Books on Dave Chappelle’s Twain-inspired disruption > of the comedy industry, with detours into Clint Eastwood and Bob Marley: > > > https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-political-economy-of-chappelles-redemption-songs/ > -- > Matt Seybold > Assistant Professor of American Literature & Mark Twain Studies > Elmira College > Editor, MarkTwainStudies.org > MattSeybold.com > -- Ben Click Professor, English Director, Writing & Speaking Center Editor, *The* *Mark Twain Annual* Director, Twain Lecture Series on American Humor and Culture (240) 895-4253 St. Mary's College of Maryland