The Ballad of the Murdered by Franklin P. Adams

Name: The Ballad of the Murdered
Author: Franklin P. Adams

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By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1944 · Genre: Satire, Dark Comedy, Poetry · 328 words

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Merchant

All stark and cold the merchant lay, / All cold and stark lay he.

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Satire — The poem uses humor and exaggeration to critique the frustrations of modern communication, particularly the telephone.
Dark Comedy — The narrative revolves around a murder committed over a trivial annoyance, presenting a macabre yet humorous scenario.
Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetic compositions.
Murder Mystery — The poem centers on the theme of murder, with a focus on the motive and confession of the act.

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The Ballad of the Murdered is listed on Textopian as a short story by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1944 CE.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Franklin P. Adams
Date: 1944 CE
Language: English
Genres: Satire, Dark Comedy, Poetry, Murder Mystery, Social Commentary
Length: 328 words
Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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