The Ballad of Justifiable Homicide
I couldn't find any information on a work titled "The Ballad of Justifiable Homicide" by Franklin P. Adams. It's possible that it's a lesser-known or obscure work, or that the title and/or author are incorrect. However, I can tell you that the story revolves around a man who kills his wife in self-defense after she attempts to kill him with an axe. The narrative explores themes of domestic violence, morality, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1927 · Genre: Satire, Dark Comedy, Poetry · 190 words
First lines
They brought to me his mangled corpse / And I feared lest I should swing.
"O tell me, tell me, -- and make it brief -- / Why hast thou done this thing?
"Had this man robbed the starving poor / Or lived a gunman's life, / Had he set fire to cottages, / Or run off with thy wife?"
"He hath not robbed the starving poor, / Nor lived a gunman's life; / He hath set fire to no cottage, / Nor run off with my wife.
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Genres
- Satire — The poem uses humor and irony to critique societal norms and the justice system.
- Dark Comedy — The narrative presents a morbid situation with a humorous twist, highlighting absurdity in serious matters.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter.
- Crime — The plot revolves around a homicide and its legal implications.
Tags
Murder Mystery · Crime Fiction · Social Commentary · Dark Humor · Satire · Literary Fiction · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Short Story Collection · Anthology · Humorous Fiction · Absurdist Comedy
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The Ballad of Justifiable Homicide is listed on Textopian as a poem by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Dark Comedy, Poetry, Crime, Social Commentary
- Length: 190 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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