The Satirist’s Resource Library | Öko Angebot

Welcome to the Satirist’s Resource Library, a curated guide for writers, comedians, and cultural commentators who want to wield irony as both mirror and weapon.

At Öko Angebot, we believe satire isn’t just humor — it’s journalism with the courage to laugh at its own subject. Whether you’re crafting essays, visual satire, or commentary pieces, this resource hub offers tools, references, and insights to help sharpen your work and your worldview.

Foundations of Modern Satire

The craft of satire is built on history. Start here to understand how humor became a social force:

  • Jonathan Swift – “A Modest Proposal” (Project Gutenberg): the essay that made moral outrage an art form.

  • Mark Twain – “The War Prayer” (Mark Twain Project): where patriotism meets painful clarity.

  • Dorothy Parker (Poetry Foundation): elegance with an acid twist.

  • George Orwell – “Politics and the English Language” (Orwell Foundation): the foundation of political writing as critique.

Contemporary Voices and Platforms

To stay culturally fluent, engage with living satirists redefining the medium:

For a blend of humor and geopolitics, follow Andy Borowitz at The New Yorker and Marina Hyde at The Guardian — both master the tone of informed absurdity.

️ Writing Tools & Research Sources

Professional satire demands rigorous background research. Try:

Essential Reads for Ethical Humor

Satire’s power is responsibility. These works explore the ethics of mockery and truth:

  • Humour, Seriousness and Society by Michael Billig

  • The Mirth of Nations by Christie Davies

  • Comedy and the Politics of Representation by Helen Davies

Öko’s Note

“Good satire doesn’t just punch up — it invites people to think sideways.”

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