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To the Memory of the Tailed, Untailed, and Detailed Devils: Of the Gotham of Yasmar, This Satire Is Very Feelingly Inscribed by the Author (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Prelude
Nemo me impune lacessit.
We'll touch up our country - a little, not much;
The statesman, too, in it, well give him the knife,
Who has fooled it so long that it walks with a crutch,
And unless he does better twill fight for its life.
We'll touch up the foibles of those who'd be great
In the shades of Parnassus, though only intruders,
And snatch off the plumes that the mystics of fate
Fastened on - send them back to the home of secluders.
In fact, we will do as we please - not beseech, -
And stand by the old Constitution they gave us,
That has vouchsafed to all the freedom of speech,
Believing in God and it ready to save us.
The robber who robs us of honor and right
And the dearest of hope that we cherished on earth
Is the hero this cynical town with delight
Applauds as he joins with his trumpets of mirth.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 1330682777
- ISBN 13 9781330682777
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages100
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, drawing on a repertoire of satirical verse from the late 19th century, brings the reader insights into the workings of Gotham (New York City), exposing the hypocrisy and deceit of its politicians and elites. Set against a backdrop of rapid industrial growth and economic inequality, the author's words paint a vivid picture of corruption at the highest levels of society. The subjects are figures in the realms of politics, literature, theatre and popular culture. These include President Grover Cleveland, Senator Matthew Quay, Booker T. Washington and many others. Alongside these societal critiques, the book includes critiques of literary figures such as E. A. Poe, Joaquin Miller, James Whitcomb Riley, and Opie Read. Through this satirical verse, the author exposes the rampant self-interest and moral decay that he saw in his society. He forces the reader to question the true nature of power and the motivations of those who wield it. This book is a valuable record of the social and political landscape of the United States in the late 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330682777_0
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