Franklin Smith

Madness of Angels Franklin Smith

In Madness of Angels, F. E. Smith has achieved a remarkable feat by employing prose-stories, allegories and poetry to reveal the nature of economic and political oppression as well as corruption within religious and academic institutions. He presents these ideas in a manner which renders them acceptable and easily understood. F. E. Smith demonstrates with clarity that he possesses powerful insight as both a social and religious critic and observer. The reader can readily grasp the complete spectrum of inspiration and creativity pouring from the author's heart and mind. Written with passion, compassion and courage, Madness of Angels will indubitably have an unshakable cogent place in the minds and hearts of those who read it. F. E. Smith is a graduate of many British universities including Oxbridge and holds degrees in Archaeology, Education, Social Science, Theology and History. Madness of Angels is a modern day allegory at the same time clothed in the garb of a radical political manifesto. The language is quite carefully constructed. The form and style retains some degree of concinnity. However, it is certainly not to entertain but to formulate a context within which the writer can express opinions about the fraudulent ruling class, the state and the system of political governance. It begins by intimating the deleterious effects of racism and capitalist oppression, which are well expressed in Shosholoza, An Address to Western Society and Prayer for the Dispossessed. In Prayer for the Dispossessed the un-named prophet speaks out against oppression...