by Thomas Paine
First published 2019
Thomas Paine sits at his desk in Philadelphia as colonial anger toward Britain reaches a boiling point. The year is 1776, and America teeters on the edge of revolution. Paine crafts a pamphlet he calls Common Sense, writing with fierce clarity about political freedom and the need to break from English rule. His words challenge King George III and the entire British system of government. Paine writes not for educated elites but for ordinary colonists, using plain language that farmers and merchants can understand. As his pamphlet spreads through the colonies, selling over 150,000 copies in just three months, Paine watches his ideas take hold in taverns, town squares, and meeting halls. His arguments reach deep into the hearts of Americans ready to fight for independence. Through his pen, Paine becomes more than just a writer. He transforms into the voice of revolution itself.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, political-science, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figure, voice-of-revolution
Setting: Philadelphia
Period: 1776
96 pages · Paperback · G&D Media