Three Authors by Franklin P. Adams
The novel explores the lives of three men who are struggling to find meaning and purpose in their relationships with women. It follows a young man's infatuation with an older woman, which serves as a catalyst for him to re-evaluate his own life choices and desires. Through this narrative, the author examines themes of love, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Literary Criticism · 297 words
First lines
Prolific authors, noble three, / I do my derby off to ye.
_Selected_, dear old chap, who knows / The quantity of verse and prose / That you have signed in all these years! / You've dulled how many thousand shears! / You've filled, at a tremendous rate, / A million miles of "boiler plate" -- / A wreath of laurel for your brow! / A stirrup-cup to you -- here's how!
And you, dear _Ibid_. Ah, you wrote / Too many things for me to quote, / Though Bartlett, of quotation fame, / Plays up your unpoetic name / More than he did to Avon's bard. / Your stuff's on every page, old pard. / Bouquets to you the writer flings; / You wrote a lot of dandy things.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Literary Criticism, Humor
- Length: 297 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Satire — The poem humorously critiques and celebrates the prolific nature of certain authors, using irony and wit.
- Literary Criticism — The text reflects on the contributions and styles of various authors, offering a critical perspective on their work.
- Humor — The playful tone and amusing observations about the authors' prolific output contribute to the humorous nature of the piece.
Tags
Satire · Humor · Literary Fiction · Short Stories · Comedy · Social Commentary · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Novella · Collection of Short Stories · Wit · Irony