Armageddon

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Exploring the War on Terror, this contemporary epic poem delves into the conflict between American President Bush and Islamic extremism, particularly focusing on Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. Narrated in blank verse, it chronicles events from September 11, 2001, through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, raising questions about legality and motives. The poem also introduces the chilling notion of bin Laden possessing nuclear suitcase bombs aimed at American cities. Hagger presents a multifaceted view of a defining era, making sense of complex global tensions.