A Soft Susurrus by Franklin P. Adams
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By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Contemplative · 81 words
First lines
A soft susurrus in the night, A song whose singer is unseen -- 'Twere poetry itself to write "A soft susurrus in the night! " I know, as those mosquitos bite, That I forgot to fix that screen, "A soft susurrus in the night! " A song whose singer is unseen.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Contemplative
- Length: 81 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and sound, characteristic of poetry.
- Nature — The imagery and themes revolve around natural elements, such as the night and the sound of insects.
- Contemplative — The work reflects on the experience of the night and the unseen singer, inviting introspection.
Tags
Literary Fiction · Short Story Collection · American Literature · 20th Century Writing · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Character Study · Psychological Insight · Realism · Modernist Themes · Experimental Style