Wolfgang Hampel, Satire is my favorite animal, Vita Magica

Wolfgang Hampel, Satire is my favorite animal, Vita Magica----------- The Heidelberg satirist Wolfgang Hampel - author of 'Satire is my favorite animal - regarded by many readers as one of the most humorous books of all time - is best known for his series "Vita Magica", which he has been organizing at the Academy for Elderly in Heidelberg since 2015. There he presents his own satirical poems, sketches and songs that deal with various topics such as politics, culture, society and everyday life. His humor and satire are characterized by the following characteristics: He uses a cheerful, friendly and ironic to maliciously sarcastic language that often contains puns, allusions and parodies. He criticizes the divergence between claim and reality, appearance and reality in social conditions and in human coexistence. He unmasks the weaknesses, vices and contradictions of his fellow human beings, but also of his own person, without being moralizing or lecturing. It makes you think, smile, and laugh without hurting or upsetting your listeners or readers. Wolfgang Hampel differs from other satirists primarily because of his versatility. He writes not only poetry but also other literary forms such as short stories, novels, essays and biographies. He maintains direct contact with his audience, which he includes in his events and encourages them to participate. --------------------------------------------- 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"