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**"The Progress of Poesy"** (center) is a humorous poem by Ted Robinson tracking a poet's career arc: starting with angst-ridden, minor-key verses; progressing to lighter, witty work; finally achieving Homer-like mastery. The joke, revealed in the envoi (closing), is that regardless of the poet's development, he "always write[s] ballades"—a rigid, formal verse structure. The satire mocks poets' tendency toward predictable formality despite claims of artistic evolution. **"Glad to Be Back"** (lower right) satirizes American hypocrisy. A returned traveler complains that French establishments "soak you every chance they get"—while simultaneously paying inflated prices ($11 cover, $20 champagne) at a New York nightclub. The joke exposes how Americans criticize foreign exploitation while accepting identical gouging at home.

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