Austin Clarke, escaping from the shadow of W. B. Yeats, could establish for himself a highly distinguished position in Anglo-Irish literature. Conservative Catholicism, political corruption and social injustice are the main issues of Clarke's satirical poetry. This book tries to reveal the satirical element in Clarke's poetry, showing how the poetic techniques that the poet employs reflect his mood of satire and discontent. The book is divided into four chapters. Chapter one examines the details of the poet's life and times. In addition, it sheds light on the nature of satire and traces its...