The Captain and the Glory
An Entertainment
Book • 2019
The Captain and the Glory: An Entertainment is a satirical novella by Dave Eggers, published in 2019.
The story follows a ship called the Glory, symbolizing the United States, as it falls into disarray under a new captain who embodies incompetence and authoritarianism.
The novella uses absurdist humor to critique contemporary politics, drawing parallels between the captain and former President Donald Trump.
It explores themes of authoritarianism and the vulnerability of democratic institutions.
The story follows a ship called the Glory, symbolizing the United States, as it falls into disarray under a new captain who embodies incompetence and authoritarianism.
The novella uses absurdist humor to critique contemporary politics, drawing parallels between the captain and former President Donald Trump.
It explores themes of authoritarianism and the vulnerability of democratic institutions.
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