An Ode in Time of Inauguration. (March 4, 1913)
This poem marks the end of an era with the inauguration of a new president, symbolizing change and transition. The speaker reflects on the passing of time, the changing of seasons, and the inevitability of progress. The tone is melancholic, yet resigned to the passage of time and the impermanence of things. The poem explores themes of nostalgia, loss, and the human experience in the face of change.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Historical · 2,361 words
First lines
Thine aid, O Muse, I consciously beseech; I crave thy succour, ask for thine assistance That men may cry: "Some little ode! A peach!"
O Muse, grant me the strength to go the distance!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Historical, Political, Literary Criticism
- Length: 2,361 words
- Structure: 1 section, 86 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, utilizing verse and rhyme, and explicitly identifies itself as an ode.
- Satire — The poem employs humor and wit to critique and comment on historical events and figures, often in a playful manner.
- Historical — The content references historical events and figures, particularly U.S. presidential inaugurations, providing a chronological account.
- Political — The poem discusses political themes and figures, focusing on U.S. presidents and their inaugurations.
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Poetry · Politics · Satire · Humor · Social Commentary · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Inauguration Day · Woodrow Wilson · US Politics · Presidential Election · Election Satire