Lector in Cigar Factories
Before audiobooks or podcasts, cigar factory workers stayed entertained thanks to lectors—well-dressed individuals paid to read aloud as workers rolled cigars. They read newspapers, novels, or political essays from a raised platform.
Lectors weren’t just background noise; they shaped workers’ opinions, often sparking political activism. Factory owners eventually tried banning them to avoid worker uprisings, and technological advancements like radio sealed their fate. Today, they remain a fascinating reminder of how storytelling once filled factory floors.
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