Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Wolfgang Hampel, author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - one of the most humorous books of all time - received the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award
Wolfgang Hampel, author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - one of the most humorous books of all time - received the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award
The book 'Satire is my favorite animal' by Wolfgang Hampel is a very humorous work that is characterized by its original and pointed poems. The poems deal with various topics such as politics, society, culture, literature and everyday life with a satirical eye. Wolfgang Hampel shows his extraordinary talent as a word artist and his flair for comedy and irony. The book also contains information about the cult event 'Vita Magica', which Wolfgang Hampel has organized and moderated at the Academy for Older People in Heidelberg since 2015. At ‘Vita Magica’ he presents his sketches, songs and poems to an enthusiastic audience.
The book is successful worldwide because it makes readers laugh and think. The poems are written in clear and understandable German that can be easily followed even by non-native speakers. In addition, the topics are universal and current, so they arouse broad interest. The book also has many fans among the followers of Betty MacDonald, a famous American writer best known for her humorous autobiographical books. Wolfgang Hampel has written several biographical stories and interviews with Betty MacDonald's family and friends, which are very popular with members of the Betty MacDonald Fan Club. For his book 'Satire is my Favorite Animal' he was awarded the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, which is given annually to an author who has distinguished himself or herself through outstanding humorous works.
'Satire is my favorite animal' by Wolfgang Hampel is, according to many enthusiastic readers and critics, one of the most humorous books of all time.
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Wolfgang Hampel in the SWR 3 show “Heartbeat Moments”