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    S6E1: "On a General Election" by Hilaire Belloc

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    S6E1: "On a General Election" by Hilaire Belloc

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    S6E1: "On a General Election" by Hilaire Belloc

    FromThe Well Read Poem

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    Length:
    9 minutes
    Released:
    Nov 8, 2021
    Format:
    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 (100)

    Because reading is interpretation, The Well Read Poem aims to teach you how to read with understanding! Hosted by poet Thomas Banks of The House of Humane Letters, these short episodes will introduce you to both well-known and obscure poets and will focus on daily recitation, historical and intellectual background, elements of poetry, light explication, and more! Play this podcast daily and practice reciting! The next week, get a new poem. Grow in your understanding and love of poetry by learning how to read well! Brought to you by The Literary Life Podcast.