The Limit by Franklin P. Adams
It's a satirical novel that critiques societal norms and expectations of women during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young woman who reaches her physical limit in terms of beauty and attractiveness, leading to a series of humorous events as she navigates the consequences of being perceived as no longer desirable.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1925 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 342 words
First lines
While I hold as superficial him who has his young initial Neatly graven on his Turkish cigarette, Such a bit of affectation I can view with toleration, Such a folly I forgive and I forget. Him who rocks the little boat, or him who rides the cyclemotor I dislike a little more than just enough; But you might as well be knowing that the guy who gets me going Is the man who wears his kerchief in his cuff.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Social Commentary
- Length: 342 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The poem humorously critiques social affectations and fashion trends, a hallmark of satirical writing.
- Humor — The light-hearted and playful tone aims to amuse readers through exaggerated disdain for trivial fashion choices.
- Social Commentary — The poem comments on societal behaviors and norms, particularly focusing on superficial fashion trends.
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Satire · Social Commentary · Dark Humor · Absurdism · Critique of Society · American Literature · 20th Century Fiction · Novel · Comedy · Irony · Parody · Sarcasm