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"2016 - The Selected Satires of Kevin Higgins" is a timely collection of 16 topical satirical poems plus Kevin's re-write of the 1916 Proclamation. Everyone is in here: Lucinda Creighton (or Lucy as Kevin calls her), Denis O'Brien, Angela Merkel, Enda Kenny, Michael D. Higgins, Joan Burton (God rest her), Tony Blair, Hillary Clinton...Fox News, Irish Water, her Holiness Cora Sherlock of the Pro-life Campaign, and the monument to high liberal seriousness that is his excellency Sir Fergus Finlay all also get dishonourable mention. If some people had their way, this book would be banned. Be sure and buy as many copies as possible before it is.
A collection of satirical poems skewers contemporary figures and events. The book presents 16 topical poems that target a wide range of public figures and institutions, including politicians, media personalities, and social movements. Higgins also includes his re-imagining of the 1916 Proclamation, offering a modern, critical perspective. The work is characterized by its sharp wit and willingness to provoke.
The collection is presented as a bold and topical engagement with the political and social landscape, particularly around 2016. The author's direct and often provocative style is evident in the selection of subjects, which range from prominent politicians to media personalities and social commentators. The inclusion of a re-imagined 1916 Proclamation suggests a desire to connect contemporary issues with historical context through a satirical lens. The description implies a work that is intended to be controversial and encourage discussion, with a call to purchase multiple copies before potential censorship.
Page Count:
40
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Nuascéalta
ISBN-10:
1519149662
ISBN-13:
9781519149664
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