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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Satirical poetry has long been a powerful tool for social commentary. From the sharp-tongued verses of Juvenal in ancient Rome to the biting wit of Jonathan Swift and the clever wordplay of Dorothy Parker, satire has been used to expose the hypocrisy and absurdity of those in power and to question societal norms. It is through satire that poets can address uncomfortable truths, challenge the status quo, and provoke thought and discussion.
In "Forbidden Topics," Joel Hawksley explores the contemporary landscape of politics, religion, money, and sex. These themes are not chosen lightly. They are the cornerstones of our lives, the forces that shape our world and influence our behavior. Yet, they are often treated as untouchable, too sacred or too profane to be openly examined. This book seeks to break those barriers, to peel back the layers of decorum and delve into the heart of these subjects with a critical, and often humorous, eye.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Satirical poetry has long been a powerful tool for social commentary. From the sharp-tongued verses of Juvenal in ancient Rome to the biting wit of Jonathan Swift and the clever wordplay of Dorothy Parker, satire has been used to expose the hypocrisy and absurdity of those in power and to question societal norms. It is through satire that poets can address uncomfortable truths, challenge the status quo, and provoke thought and discussion.
In "Forbidden Topics," Joel Hawksley explores the contemporary landscape of politics, religion, money, and sex. These themes are not chosen lightly. They are the cornerstones of our lives, the forces that shape our world and influence our behavior. Yet, they are often treated as untouchable, too sacred or too profane to be openly examined. This book seeks to break those barriers, to peel back the layers of decorum and delve into the heart of these subjects with a critical, and often humorous, eye.