On a Wine of Horace'S
The narrative revolves around the protagonist's encounter with an old friend who has become disillusioned with life and society. The story explores themes of existential crisis, the search for meaning, and the human condition through a series of conversations and reflections.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Classical Literature · 178 words
First lines
What time I read your mighty line, O Mr. Q. Horatius Flaccus, In praise of many an ancient wine -- You twanged a wicked lyre to Bacchus! -- I wondered, like a Yankee hick, If that old stuff contained a kick.
So when upon a Paris card I glimpsed Falernian, I said: "Waiter, I'll emulate that ancient bard, And pass upon his merits later."
Professor Mendell, _quelque_ sport, Suggested that we split a quart.
O Flaccus, ere I ceased to drink Three glasses and a pair of highballs, I could not talk; I could not think; For I was pickled to the eyeballs.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Classical Literature, Humor, Parody
- Length: 178 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, employing rhyme and meter.
- Satire — The poem humorously critiques and parodies classical literature and drinking culture.
- Classical Literature — The poem references and engages with the works of Horace, a classical Roman poet.
- Humor — The tone and content are light-hearted and intended to amuse the reader.
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Humor · Satire · Poetry · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Short Story Collection · Wit · Sarcasm · Social Commentary · Class Satire · Upper Class Life