Horace the Wise by Franklin P. Adams
The story revolves around a man who has acquired wisdom through his experiences and observations of life. He navigates the complexities of human nature, often finding himself at odds with those around him due to his forthrightness. His interactions are marked by a dry wit and a tendency to speak truth to power, which frequently leads to misunderstandings and conflicts.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Parody, Satire · 165 words
First lines
AD PYRRHAM Horace: Book I, Ode 5. _"Quis multa gracilis te puer in rosa"_
What lady-like youth in his wild aberrations Is putting cologne on his brow? For whom are the puffs and the blond transformations? I wonder who's kissing you now.
[Footnote: Paraphraser's note: Horace beat the modern song writers to this. The translation is literal enough -- "Quis.gracilis te puer.urget? ".]
Tee hee! I must laugh when I think of his finish, Not wise to your ways and your rep. Ha! ha! how his fancy for you will diminish! I know, for I'm Jonathan Hep.
What this Textopian page supports
Horace the Wise is listed on Textopian as a poem by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1928 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Parody, Satire, Classical Adaptation
- Length: 165 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
Good citation fit
- Work identity for Horace the Wise by Franklin P. Adams
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering Horace the Wise?
- How does this poem by Franklin P. Adams fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Poetry first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- When Horace Came Back by Franklin P. Adams
- Bon Voyage And Vice Versa by Franklin P. Adams
- The Fall Of J W Beane by Oliver Herford
- From Horace To Phyllis Subject Invitation by Franklin P. Adams
- The Last Laugh by Franklin P. Adams
- Advising Chloe by Franklin P. Adams
Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, with a focus on meter and rhyme.
- Parody — The text is a humorous imitation of a classical ode, using modern language and themes.
- Satire — The work employs wit to critique social norms and romantic conventions.
- Classical Adaptation — It is a modern adaptation of a classical piece, maintaining the original's essence while updating its context.
Tags
Fiction · Novel · Satire · Humor · Social Commentary · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Short Story Collection · Anthology · Wit · Sarcasm