Fifty-Fifty by Franklin P. Adams
The story revolves around a man who marries a woman with the understanding that they will divorce after five years if either of them has not found someone else to marry by then. The narrative explores themes of love, relationships, and societal expectations through their experiences over the course of this agreed-upon period.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 174 words
First lines
For something like eleven summers / I've written things that aimed to teach / Our careless mealy-mouthed mummers / To be more sedulous of speech.
So sloppy of articulation / So limping and so careless they / About distinct enunciation, / Often I don't know what they say.
The other night an able actor, / Declaiming of some lines I heard, / I hailed a public benefactor, / As I distinguished every word.
But, oh! the subtle disappointment!
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Fifty-Fifty is listed on Textopian as a poem by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Social Commentary
- Length: 174 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The poem critiques and humorously addresses the issue of poor articulation and enunciation in public speaking.
- Humor — The tone and content reflect a humorous take on the frustrations of unclear speech.
- Social Commentary — The poem comments on societal norms and practices regarding speech and communication.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Literary Fiction · Short Stories · Comedy · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony · Absurdity · Dark Humor · Suburban Life