The Monument of Q. H. F by Franklin P. Adams
It's a satirical novel that critiques societal norms and conventions through the story of a monument erected to honor a fictional character, Quentin H. F. The narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and the human condition, using humor and irony to highlight the absurdities of modern life.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Classical Literature · 223 words
First lines
AD MELPOMENEN / Horace: Book III, Ode 30. / _"Exegi monumentum aere perennius. / Regalique situ pyramidum altius"_
Look you, the monument I have erected / High as the pyramids, royal, sublime, / During as brass -- it shall not be affected / E'en by the elements coupled with Time.
Part of me, most of me never shall perish; / I shall be free from Oblivion's curse; / Mine is a name that the future will cherish -- / I shall be known by my excellent verse.
I shall be famous all over this nation / Centuries after myself shall have died; / People will point to my versification -- / I, who was born on the Lower East Side!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Classical Literature, Parody, Literary Criticism
- Length: 223 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and follows a poetic form.
- Satire — The tone and content suggest a humorous and critical take on self-aggrandizement and literary fame.
- Classical Literature — The work references classical themes and figures, such as Melpomene and Horace.
- Parody — The text mimics and humorously exaggerates the style of classical odes.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Social Commentary · American Literature · 20th Century Fiction · Novel · Comedy of Manners · Society Satire · Class Satire · Racial Satire · Cultural Commentary · Fictionalized Memoir