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Dave Does the Right Thing
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Meet Dave—a Prime Minister obsessed with doing the right thing, again and again, in this biting political satire.
A sharp, irreverent comedy about power, intention, and the gap between what leaders say they're doing and what they actually do.
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About the Ebook
Owen Dudley Edwards constructs a hilarious meditation on political rhetoric and the gap between intention and action. Through the relentless repetition of "doing the right thing," this satirical exploration asks what happens when words lose their meaning. A sharp, comedic send-up of power and the games played in its name.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A wickedly funny satire that cuts to the heart of political rhetoric and performative leadership.
- Sharp, accessible comedy that's both laugh-out-loud entertaining and genuinely thoughtful.
- Quotable and memorable—full of observations that sting because they're true.
- Perfect for anyone frustrated by empty political promises and the theatre of power.
- Fast-paced and highly entertaining—ideal for readers who love satirical wit.
About the Author
Edwards, Owen Dudley Edwards was born on the 27th March 1938 in Dublin, Ireland.
Edwards is an Irish historian and former Reader in Commonwealth and American History at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the editor of the ‘Oxford Sherlock Holmes’ series, and is a renowned expert on the authors Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, P. G. Wodehouse and Oscar Wilde.
Edwards attended Belvedere College, Dublin, University College, Dublin, and The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. In 1966 he married Barbara Balbirnie Lee and they have three children. He is a practising Catholic and actively involved in the church.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 19/08/2024
Print Length: 160 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324431
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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