I Remember, I Remember
The narrative revolves around a protagonist who recounts memories from his childhood, highlighting the significance of nostalgia and the human experience. The story explores themes of identity, love, and loss through a non-linear, introspective structure.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1930 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Nostalgia · 290 words
First lines
I remember, I remember The house where I was born; The rent was thirty-two a month, Which made my father mourn.
He said he could remember when _His_ father paid the rent; And when a man's expenses did Not take his every cent.
I remember, I remember -- My mother telling my cousin That eggs had gone to twenty-six Or seven cents a dozen; And how she told my father that She didn't like to speak Of things like that, but Bridget now Demanded four a week.
I remember, I remember -- And with a mirthless laugh -- My weekly board at college took A jump to three and a half.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Nostalgia, Social Commentary, Autobiographical
- Length: 290 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The poem uses humor and irony to critique societal norms and economic conditions.
- Nostalgia — The poem reflects on past experiences and memories with a sense of longing.
- Social Commentary — The poem comments on economic struggles and societal changes over time.
Tags
Autobiography · Memoir · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · American Literature · 20th Century Writing · Personal Narrative · Self-Discovery · Coming of Age · Nostalgia · Childhood Memories