To a Thesaurus by Franklin P. Adams
The book is a satirical novel that explores the American Dream and the excesses of capitalism through the eyes of a protagonist who becomes disillusioned with societal norms. It critiques the notion of success being measured by material possessions and wealth, instead highlighting the emptiness and superficiality of those who prioritize these things above all else. Through its narrative, the book pokes fun at the pretensions and hypocrisy of the wealthy elite, while also offering a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Satire · 327 words
First lines
O precious codex, volume, tome, Book, writing, compilation, work Attend the while I pen a pome, A jest, a jape, a quip, a quirk.
For I would pen, engross, indite, Transcribe, set forth, compose, address, Record, submit -- yea, even write An ode, an elegy to bless --
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Satire, Literary
- Length: 327 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 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.
- Humor — The playful use of synonyms and light-hearted tone suggest a humorous intent.
- Satire — The exaggerated praise and playful language may imply a satirical take on the use of a thesaurus.
- Literary — The sophisticated language and wordplay indicate a focus on literary style and technique.
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Satire · Humor · Poetry · Wordplay · Language · Literary Device · Rhetoric · Tongue-in-Cheek · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony · Playfulness