Sunday, August 6, 2023

Wolfgang Hampel, Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, 'Satire is my favorite animal' one of the most humorous books of all time

Wolfgang Hampel, Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, 'Satire is my favorite animal' one of the most humorous books of all time--------------- The book 'Satire is my favorite animal' by Wolfgang Hampel is a collection of satirical poems that humorously illuminate various aspects of life. Wolfgang Hampel is a well-known author who also directs the literary-musical series 'Vita Magica' at the Academy for the Elderly in Heidelberg. He has also received the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award for his biographies of American writer Betty MacDonald. Many readers find the book 'Satire is my favorite animal' very funny and entertaining because Wolfgang Hampel has an original and pointed style that makes you laugh and think. He writes about topics such as politics, society, culture, sport, love, old age and death with a lot of wit and irony. His poems are often surprising and provocative, but also charming and sensitive. He plays with language, rhyme and rhythm to create memorable verses that captivate the reader. Some examples of his satirical poems are: 'The Pope' in which he criticizes the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church. 'The Chancellor', in which he humorously comments on Angela Merkel's politics. 'The Football Fan' in which he caricatures the passion and fanaticism of football fans. 'Love in Old Age', in which he describes the challenges and joys of older couples. 'Death', in which he portrays death as a friendly interlocutor. These and many other poems make the book 'Satire is my favorite animal' a very enjoyable and thoughtful reading experience for anyone who appreciates humor and satire. -------------------------------------------------- ------------ Book info national & international, Eurobuch national & international,---------------- - --- USA , United Kingdom, Australia , Brazil , Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Germany , India , Italy, Hungary , Japan, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands , Spain, Sweden, Switzerland , Switzerland , Turkiye -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- --- Wolfgang Hampel in the SWR 3 show "Herzschlag-Momente"