Damn! A Book of Calumny

A bold, tongue‑in‑cheek panorama of American myth, this collection launches with a scathing portrait of a founding father reimagined as a modern “plutocrat” under the glare of today’s media. The author’s razor‑sharp wit strips away heroic veneer, exposing how power, ambition and scandal would clash with contemporary law and public opinion. By juxtaposing historical reverence with today’s moral watchdogs, the opening provokes listeners to reconsider the legends we take for granted.

The book then turns its satirical lens on art, fame and the human craving for grandeur. Essays on the lonely toil of a composer, the fairy‑tale logic of heroic rise, and the uneasy relationship between humor and seriousness flow together in a lively, conversational style. Listeners are invited to laugh, reflect, and perhaps feel a little uncomfortable as familiar narratives are turned on their heads, all delivered with the author’s unmistakable blend of erudition and irreverence.