Rubáiyát of a Motor Car
In this humorous collection of poems, Carolyn Wells takes a lighthearted look at the world of automobiles. Through her witty rhymes, she explores the joys and frustrations of owning a car, from the thrill of the open road to the annoyance of a flat tire. She also muses on the changing technology of the automobile, from the earliest models to the modern-day hybrids. With a clever eye and a sharp wit, Wells captures the essence of the automobile and its place in our lives.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1906 · Genre: Humor, Poetry, Satire · 1,625 words
First lines
Wake! For the "Honk," that scatters into flight The Hens before it in a Flapping Fright, Drives straight up to your Door, and bids you Come Out for a Morning Hour of Sheer Delight!
Come, fill the Tank, adjust the Valve and Spring, Your Automobile Garments 'round you Fling; The Bird Of Time wants but to get away; (I think that name's a rather Clever Thing!)
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Carolyn Wells
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Poetry, Satire, Fiction
- Length: 1,625 words
- Structure: 1 section, 61 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The title of the book implies a humorous tone, and the author, Carolyn Wells, is known for her humorous writing style.
- Poetry — The title of the book, 'Rubáiyát of a Motor Car', is a reference to the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, a collection of poems.
- Satire — The title of the book implies a satirical tone, and the author, Carolyn Wells, is known for her satirical writing style.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
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poetry · humor · automobiles · satire · travel · adventure · philosophy · life · nature · existentialism · modernity · irony