"Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world; tremble before the virtual writer ". Explain the statement
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Louise - Sebastien
Mercier was a French novelist and dramatist of the 18th century. He
declared “The printing press as the most powerful engine of progress and public
opinion is the force that will sweep away despotism”. He had shown his interest in reading in most
of his novels also, the heroes have changed by the act of reading Convince of
the power of print in bringing enlightenment and demolish political system
where the ruler holds absolute power. He proclaimed “Tremble, therefore,
tyrants of the world; tremble before the virtual writer "
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The statement by the French dramatist Louise-Sebastien Mercier emphasizes the power of print media. Even in the eighteenth century, he realized the power of print media in shaping public opinion and harnessing progress. According to him, it can overthrow despotism. He himself was an avid reader and his love for reading is quite evident in most of his novels since his heroes are transformed by the act of reading. To give voice to his belief in the power of print media he proclaimed, "Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world; tremble before the virtual writer ".
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