by John Lithgow
First published 2019
Award-winning actor John Lithgow chronicles Donald Trump's tumultuous presidency through satirical poetry. Each verse captures the chaos and characters that defined these years in American politics. Lithgow skewers figures like Betsy DeVos, William Barr, and Rudy Giuliani alongside dozens of other political players. His poems draw from classic sources including A. A. Milne, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, and Mother Goose, transforming familiar rhythms into biting political commentary. The author illustrates the entire collection with his own line drawings, creating a visual companion to his lyrical observations. This poetry collection offers both entertainment and sharp political insight, appealing to readers who enjoy political humor and literary parody.
Genres: satire, humor, american, political-science, poetry, 21st-century
Vibes: satirical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: literary-parody, political-satire
Period: Donald Trump's Presidency
110 pages · Hardcover · Chronicle Prism