Erring in Company
The narrative revolves around a man who struggles with social interactions and relationships due to his introverted nature. He finds himself at odds with the expectations of those around him, particularly in situations where he's forced to engage with others. The story explores themes of loneliness, disconnection, and the difficulties of navigating complex human dynamics.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Literary Criticism · 285 words
First lines
("If I have erred I err in company with Abraham Lincoln. " -- THEODORE ROOSEVELT.)
If e'er my rhyming be at fault, If e'er I chance to scribble dope, If that my metre ever halt, I err in company with Pope.
An that my grammar go awry, An that my English be askew, Sooth, I can prove an alibi -- The Bard of Avon did it, too.
If often toward the bottled grape My errant fancy fondly turns, Remember, jeering jackanape, I err in company with Burns.
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Erring in Company is listed on Textopian as an essay by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Literary Criticism, Humor, Historical
- Length: 285 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The text humorously critiques and compares the author's faults with those of famous literary figures.
- Literary Criticism — The work references and evaluates the styles and behaviors of well-known authors and philosophers.
- Humor — The playful tone and witty comparisons provide comedic elements.
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Satire · Social Commentary · Humor · Wit · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Short Story Collection · Comedy of Manners · Society Satire · Class Satire · Racial Satire