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A lively, tongue‑in‑cheek collection that turns the serious business of censorship into a carnival of absurdity, this work gathers a chorus of “not‑too‑serious” thinkers who riff on the quirks of prohibition, legal oddities, and the cultural habit of silencing dissent. From playful arguments that only those under thirty should sip rum to flamboyant verses that liken censorship to a Frankenstein‑like snowball rolling uphill, the book revels in paradox and wit, inviting listeners to laugh while they contemplate the limits placed on speech and behavior.
Each contributor brings a distinct voice—whether it’s a sardonic poet, a mock‑serious minister, or a breezy social commentator—creating a mosaic of humor, satire, and occasional sly critique. The illustrations, though absent here, hint at a visual flair that matches the text’s energetic rhythm. Listeners will find themselves drawn into a spirited debate where nonsense becomes a tool for truth, and every “wowzer” is a toast to unbridled expression.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (228K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the CWRU Preservation Department Digital Library HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-10-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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