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    Songs Of Austerity
    Songs Of Austerity
    Songs Of Austerity
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    Songs Of Austerity

    By Scott Free

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    Songs Of Austerity by Scott Free
    A Rowan Tree Poetry production
    Deciphering the many conflicting opinions surrounding the politics and effects of austerity, this book of ten individual poems explores perspective and opinion. So often overlooked in the media, the effects of austerity on communities and workplaces has been dramatic. These poems work to highlight some of the main issues people face with this political climate.

    austerity

    noun
    1.
    sternness or severity of manner or attitude.
    "he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism"
    2.
    difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHomunculus Media
    Release dateMay 10, 2019
    ISBN9780463422977
    Songs Of Austerity
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    Scott Free

    Scott Free is a secretive British poet who writes what needs to be written.

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