The Confidence-Man: A Masquerade of Deception on the Mississippi ????????????| Part 1/2????

Embark on a perplexing journey down the Mississippi River aboard the steamboat Fidèle with Herman Melville's enigmatic novel, "The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade." ????????????

In this philosophical satire, a mysterious stranger boards the ship on April Fool's Day, weaving a web of deception and manipulation around the unsuspecting passengers. ????????????

The Confidence-Man, a master of disguise, assumes a series of personas, each with a different scheme to swindle the unsuspecting travelers out of their money. ????????

From the pious and charitable to the cynical and opportunistic, the Confidence-Man preys on the vulnerabilities and desires of his fellow passengers, exposing the hypocrisy and greed that lurk beneath the surface of society. ????????????

As the steamboat journeys downstream, the line between truth and fiction blurs, leaving readers questioning the nature of trust, identity, and the very meaning of reality. ????️????????

Will the Confidence-Man's true motives ever be revealed? Can anyone on board the Fidèle escape his web of deceit? ????????????️

With its philosophical depth, satirical wit, and thought-provoking questions, "The Confidence-Man" is a challenging yet rewarding read. ????????

Join us as we delve into the themes of trust, deception, identity, and the human condition in this enigmatic tale. ????????????️‍♂️

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00:00:00 Welcome!
00:00:44 Chapter 1
00:09:44 Chapter 2
00:15:44 Chapter 3
00:36:10 Chapter 4
00:51:00 Chapter 5
01:01:03 Chapter 6
01:15:57 Chapter 7
01:35:51 Chapter 8
01:41:35 Chapter 9
01:53:15 Chapter 10
02:04:32 Chapter 11
02:08:43 Chapter 12
02:18:12 Chapter 13
02:30:30 Chapter 14
02:37:26 Chapter 15
02:48:44 Chapter 16
03:06:53 Chapter 17
03:19:50 Chapter 18
03:27:25 Chapter 19
03:45:53 Chapter 20
03:56:52 Chapter 21
04:15:15 Chapter 22