Glycera Rediviva!
This work is a satirical novel that critiques societal norms and conventions through the lens of a fictional society where women have surpassed men in various aspects of life. The narrative explores themes of social hierarchy, power dynamics, and the consequences of unchecked progress. It presents a world where women have become the dominant sex, and men are relegated to secondary roles. Through this inverted social structure, the novel examines issues such as masculinity, femininity, and the impact of societal expectations on individual behavior. The story is told through a series of vignettes that showcase the absurdities and contradictions of this topsy-turvy world. Ultimately, the novel offers a commentary on the human condition, highlighting the flaws and shortcomings inherent in any social system.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1944 · Genre: Poetry, Parody, Classical Adaptation · 176 words
First lines
Horace: Book I, Ode 19 "_Mater saeva Cupidinum_"
Venus, the cruel mother of The Cupids (symbolising Love), Bids me to muse upon and sigh For things to which I've said "Good-bye!"
Believe me or believe me not, I give this Glycera girl a lot: Pure Parian marble are her arms -- And she has eighty other charms.
Venus has left her Cyprus home And will not let me pull a pome About the Parthians, fierce and rough, The Scythian war, and all that stuff.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Parody, Classical Adaptation, Humor, Romance
- Length: 176 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Parody — The text mimics and humorously adapts classical themes and styles, particularly from ancient Roman poetry.
- Classical Adaptation — The content is a modern reinterpretation of classical Roman literature, specifically referencing Horace.
- Humor — The playful tone and witty language suggest a humorous approach to the subject matter.
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Fiction · Novel · Satire · Comedy · Social Commentary · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Humor · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony