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100 1 _aBridle, Augustus,
_d1869-1952
245 1 4 _aThe Masques of Ottawa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-04-02
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"The Masques of Ottawa" by Augustus Bridle is a satirical political commentary written in the early 20th century. This work explores the political landscape of Canada, focusing on the city of Ottawa and its notable political figures, revealing the complexities and absurdities of governance. The narrative likely weaves historical events with insights into the personalities of various leaders and their roles in shaping the nation's political theater." The opening of "The Masques of Ottawa" sets the tone for an exploration of the political dynamics in Canada, primarily focused on Ottawa as the capital. The narrator expresses a sense of detachment from the political sphere, pondering the city's beauty in contrast to the often mundane and disappointing nature of its politics. Through observations of key political figures, such as Arthur Meighen, the narrative critiques the performative aspects of politics, likening Parliament to a stage where politicians play their roles, often lacking the vision and gravitas expected of them. The chapter hints at the duality of life in Ottawa, where public aspirations collide with the mundane reality of political maneuvering, establishing a thematic framework for the critiques that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStatesmen -- Canada
653 _aCanada -- Biography
653 _aCanada -- Politics and government -- 1867-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20961
999 _c62196
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