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Common Sense
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Common Sense is a 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Writing in clear and persuasive prose, Paine coll
The original cover of Common Sense
The original cover of Common Sense
Thomas Paine depicted in a portrait by Laurent Dabos, c. 1792
Thomas Paine depicted in a portrait by Laurent Dabos, c. 1792
Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania
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Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania is a series of essays written by Pennsylvania lawyer and legislator John Dickinson and published under the pseudonym "A Farmer" from 1767 to 1768. The twelve lett
A 1903 frontispiece and title page of the letters
A 1903 frontispiece and title page of the letters
John Dickinson, author of the essays
John Dickinson, author of the essays
The original publication of Letter III, in the 14 December 1767 edition of the Pennsylvania Chronicle. Passages from the letter are visible, alongside
The original publication of Letter III, in the 14 December 1767 edition of the Pennsylvania Chronicle. Passages from the letter are visible, alongside a satirical reply by "Ironicus Bombasticus".
As French was the language of politics in Continental Europe, the French translation published in 1769 (pictured above) allowed the Letters to reach a
As French was the language of politics in Continental Europe, the French translation published in 1769 (pictured above) allowed the Letters to reach a broad European audience.