The Shepherd's Resolution
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 decides to take control of her life by making a series of unconventional choices, leading to a re-evaluation of her relationships and values. Through this narrative, the author pokes fun at the societal pressures placed on women, highlighting the tension between traditional roles and personal aspirations.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1928 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical · 249 words
First lines
_If she be not so to me, What care I how fair she be? _ -- WITHER.
BY OUR OWN JEROME D. KERN, AUTHOR OF "YOU'RE HERE AND I'M HERE"
I don't care if a girl is fair If she doesn't seem beautiful to me, I won't waste away if she's fair as day, Or prettier than meadows in the month of May; As long as you are there for me to see, I don't care and you don't care How many others are beyond compare -- You're the only one I like to have around.
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The Shepherd's Resolution is listed on Textopian as a poem by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Philosophical
- Length: 249 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes revolve around personal affection and the significance of a singular romantic relationship.
- Philosophical — The text explores philosophical ideas about beauty and personal values, questioning societal standards.
Tags
Satire · Social Commentary · Fiction · Novel · American Literature · 20th Century Fiction · Humor · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony · Critique of Society · Commentary on Human Nature