It was a Famous Victory
The story revolves around the American football game between Princeton and Yale, with a focus on the social dynamics of the Ivy League universities during World War II. The narrative explores themes of class, privilege, and the changing values of the time through the lens of this sporting event.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1944 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Historical Fiction · 286 words
First lines
It was a summer evening; Old Kaspar was at home, Sitting before his cottage door -- Like in the Southey pome -- And near him, with a magazine, Idled his grandchild, Geraldine.
"Why don't you ask me," Kaspar said To the child upon the floor, "Why don't you ask me what I did When I was in the war?
They told me that each little kid Would surely ask me what I did.
"I've had my story ready For thirty years or more."
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It was a Famous Victory is listed on Textopian as a play by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1944 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1944 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Drama, Comedy
- Length: 286 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique societal attitudes towards war and heroism.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative references historical events, specifically war, through fictional characters and dialogue.
- Drama — The dialogue-driven narrative explores interpersonal conflict and generational differences.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Politics · War · History · American Literature · Non-Fiction · Essay Collection · Social Commentary · Criticism · Sarcasm · Irony