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S6E1: "On a General Election" by Hilaire Belloc
S6E1: "On a General Election" by Hilaire Belloc
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Nov 8, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Welcome to Season 6 of The Well Read Poem podcast. In this season we will explore a series of satirical poems. Satire has been defined as literary ridicule or literary correction. This week’s selection is by the rather prolific author Hilaire Belloc who was once a politician who himself became a critic of politics. Poem begins at timestamp 7:30. On a General Election by Hilaire Belloc The accursed power which stands on Privilege (And goes with Women, and Champagne and Bridge) Broke — and Democracy resumed her reign: (Which goes with Bridge, and Women and Champagne).
Released:
Nov 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (90)
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