However many of these poems, despite their subject matter, show elements that identify with the working class or work in general.

Despite the documentary's grim subject matter, it does leave room to hope for the future.

Despite its apparently trivial subject matter, however, Leslie's work was highly regarded by critics of the time.

And despite their grim subject matter, you can tell they're rhyming for the pure thrill of it.

Yet despite its serious subject matter, the novel remains imaginative, witty, and often sexually explicit.

Despite its mournful subject matter, this is a truly beautiful painting.

Despite its dark subject matter, the tone is one of hope and triumph by the end of the book.

Despite its unlikely subject matter for a comedy, the show was a favourite with audiences.

And Chile Pepper magazine is intriguing despite its limited subject matter.

And despite its horrific subject matter, the movie is viewed as a classic that will probably endure for many years.