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: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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.
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Satire · Humor · Literary Fiction · Short Stories · Comedy · Social Commentary · American Literature · 20th Century Literature · Novella · Collection of Short Stories · Wit · Irony