Praised in recent years as a “calculating, improvisatory, essential poet” by Daisy Fried in the New York Times , and as “the foremost poet-critic of our time” by Craig Dworkin, Charles Bernstein is a leading voice in American poetry. Near/Miss , Bernstein’s first poetry collection in five years, is the apotheosis of his late style, thick with off-center rhythms, hilarious riffs, and verbal extravagance. This collection’s title highlights poetry’s ability to graze reality without killing it, and at the same time implies that the poems themselves are wounded by the grief of loss. The book opens with a rollicking satire of difficult poetry—proudly declaring itself “a totally inaccessible poem”—and moves on to the stuff of contrarian pop culture and political cynicism—full of malaprops, mondegreens, nonsequiturs, translations of translations, sardonically vandalized signs, and a hilarious yet sinister feed of blog comments. At the same time, political protest also rubs up against epic collage, through poems exploring the unexpected intimacies and continuities of “our united fates.” These poems engage with works by contemporary painters—including Amy Sillman, Rackstraw Downes, and Etel Adnan—and echo translations of poets ranging from Catullus and Virgil to Goethe, Cruz e Souza, and Kandinsky. Grounded in a politics of multiplicity and dissent, and replete with both sharp edges and subtle intimacies, Near/Miss is full of close encounters of every kind.

Stanley G. Weinbaum's classic horror novel, originally entitled "The Mad Brain". When an unassuming man's personality changes dramatically toward the sinister, the woman he loves seeks help from a psychologist, leading to a disturbing discovery.

Argues that the Dilbert comic strip actually promotes negative images of employees and reinforces the positions of management

In this fiendishly original new novel, Mark Leyner is a leather-blazer-wearing, Piranha 793-driving, narcotic-guzzling monster who has potential rivals eliminated by his bionically enhanced bodyguards, has his internal organs tattooed, and eavesdrops on the erotic fantasies of Victoria's Secret models -- which naturally revolve around him. Leyner's jet-propelled roller derby through the cultures of celebrity, cyberpunk, and rabid egotism is exhilaratingly bizarre, exhaustingly funny -- and you'd better hope it's just fiction. From the Trade Paperback edition.

That rarest of things, a children's book for "children" of all ages.... In this picaresque and highly entertaining novel, Leutenlieb, a.k.a. Baron Munchausen (great-great-great grandson of his celebrated ancestor), takes us on a roller-coaster ride through the history of the Twentieth Century, introducing us along the way to a galaxy of iconic figures - from Hitler to Hemingway, from Al Capone to Greta Garbo - while describing how, with breath-taking imagination, brilliant ingenuity and technological expertise of staggering proportions (not to mention legendary modesty!) he succeeds in solving all the problems with which he is faced. The darker side is there too - two world wars, Nazi extermination camps and Soviet labour camps - but through it all our protagonist maintains his optimism, his integrity, his belief in the power of the indomitable human spirit, and his sense of humour. The full tragi-comedy of life is there. Shlomo Kalo, a nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature and a story teller of international renown brings us a book of refreshing insights and ingenious humor that younger readers can enjoy too. Scroll up and grab your copy today!

We have created a New Kind of Man - the Human Mutualist.... Filosofa Cicero B. Nyayaya, the first and so far only President of the African republic of Ngombia, is being hailed as a new kind of leader. By combining the traditional wisdom of Africa with the cutting-edge political science of European intellectuals (and with the help of one-party rule), his new philosophy of Human Mutualism promises finally to bring equality and justice to his people! In this book, a British visitor to a small Ngombian village documents the people's unceasing efforts to incorporate the principles of Human Mutualism into their daily lives. And if human nature sometimes gets in the way of all this progress, not to worry: Filosofa's new principles will be applied creatively . Readers will laugh at this fun and enlightening satire on Tanzania under the rule of Julius Nyerere. Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has traveled extensively in Africa and who lived for three years in Tanzania. He has written many books, including Life at the Bottom , Romancing Opiates and These Spindrift Pages .

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Venture into the realm of mythological fiction with Benjamin Disraeli's satirical fantasy, "Ixion In Heaven." This witty tale draws upon Greek mythology to explore timeless themes with humor and sharp social commentary. The story centers on Ixion, a figure from Greek myth, and his unexpected journey. Disraeli's work is a delightful example of satirical writing. Through clever prose and fantastical scenarios, the author delivers a story that transcends time. Readers who enjoy humorous fiction and imaginative reimaginings of classic tales will find this book a rewarding experience. "Ixion In Heaven" offers a unique blend of fantasy and satire, showcasing Disraeli's skill in crafting engaging and thought-provoking narratives. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The syndicated columnist takes a satirical look at many of the more absurd trappings of nouvelle American culture--channeling, fashion, relationships, and diet soda

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Ben Porter is an MBA student unsure what his future holds. Franklin Abbott is a Boston Brahman, wanting to use his "old money" to do some good for the city he loves. Margaret O'Leary is a widowed Irish matron from South Boston who is indignant about most everything except her numerous friends and relations. This unlikely trio heads up Decency and Morality Now! (which has the unfortunate acronym of D.A.M.N!) This antipornography organization has seen its funding dwindle with the advent of the VCR, as well as the city's indifference to the issue. They come up with a way to "fight fire with fire" in order to increase their revenue stream. It's foolproof - unless they get caught, that is. Revisit Boston in the 1980s, a time of relative innocence, in this "slightly naughty-but-nice" fable, in which "things are not always what they seem." You never know what might get "Banned in Boston."

Title: Satirical Poems. Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC. The POETRY & DRAMA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The books reflect the complex and changing role of literature in society, ranging from Bardic poetry to Victorian verse. Containing many classic works from important dramatists and poets, this collection has something for every lover of the stage and verse. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Sassoon, Siegfried; null 8º. 011645.g.96.

Before he became one of America’s most celebrated humorists, S.J. Perelman unleashed his razor-sharp wit in Dawn Ginsbergh’s Revenge, a dazzling debut filled with linguistic acrobatics, absurdist storytelling, and sheer comic genius. Overflowing with rapid-fire puns, genre-bending satire, and wordplay that bends the English language to his will, Perelman’s first collection of sketches captures the youthful energy and anarchic spirit that would later influence the Marx Brothers. Whether lampooning pulp fiction, skewering popular culture, or crafting surreal scenarios where no paragraph ends where you expect, this book is a wild ride through the mind of a master humorist in the making. For fans of clever comedy, literary playfulness, and vintage satire, Dawn Ginsbergh’s Revenge is a rare and delightful glimpse into the early brilliance of a writer who redefined American humor.

A regény első része Afrikában játszódik, légionisták között, akik óriási kincsre tesznek szert, és együtt menekülnek, egészen addig, amíg egyiküket, a legfiatalabbat cserben nem hagyják. Évekkel később Horn Londonban találkozik újra ifjú életének szereplőivel, de immár mint detektív, aki azért nyomoz, hogy kiderítse: ki áll bosszút azokon az embereken, akiken neki lenne leginkább oka és joga bosszút állni?

Experience the wit and social commentary of Arthur Pinero's "The Big Drum, A Comedy in Four Acts," a classic of English drama. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a celebrated work of theater, offering audiences a chance to rediscover Pinero's sharp satire. A master of the comedic form, Pinero uses the play to explore the follies and pretensions of society. "The Big Drum" stands as a testament to the enduring power of well-crafted drama to entertain and provoke thought. This edition brings this important piece of English literary history back into circulation, perfect for students, theater enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the art of the play. Dive into this timeless comedy and witness Pinero's skill in crafting memorable characters and insightful social observations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"When Acting Visiting Assistant Professor L. Circassian is fired and rehired in the same week (with a 35 percent pay cut), he is only at the beginning of a cycle of abuse and professional debasement at the university. Joel Shatzky has created an hilarious novel about the corporatization of higher education - a book filled with blowhard deans, corrupt politicians, grasping CEOs, inept union officials, inappropriately dressed students, and scholars in donkey ears. "Option Three is an imaginative, funny and sometimes all too realistic account of life in today's colleges and universities."--Amazon.com