Jealousy by Franklin P. Adams (1924)
The novel explores the destructive nature of jealousy and its effects on relationships. It follows a protagonist who becomes consumed by an all-consuming passion for someone else's partner, leading to a downward spiral of obsession and ultimately, tragedy. The story delves into the complexities of human emotions, revealing how jealousy can be both a corrosive force and a catalyst for self-destruction.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1924 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Classical Adaptation · 278 words
First lines
AD LYDIAM Horace: Book I., Ode 13. _"Quem tu, Lydia, Telephi Cervicem roseam, cerea Telephi -- "_
What time thou yearnest for the arms Of Telephus, I fain would twist 'em; When thou dost praise his other charms It just upsets my well-known system; My brain is like a three-ring circus, In short, it gets my _capra hircus_.
My reason reels, my cheeks grow pale, My heart becomes unduly spiteful, My verses in the _Evening Mail_ Are far from snappy and delightful. I put a civil question, Lyddy: Is that a way to treat one's stiddy?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Classical Adaptation, Romance, Humor
- Length: 278 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The tone and style suggest a humorous critique of romantic jealousy, using wit and irony.
- Classical Adaptation — The piece is an adaptation of a classical work by Horace, indicating a genre focused on reinterpreting ancient texts.
- Romance — The central theme revolves around romantic relationships and the emotions they evoke, such as jealousy.
Tags
Satire · Comedy · Social Commentary · Literary Fiction · Short Story Collection · American Literature · 1920s Literature · Humor · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony · Critique of Society