To a Vers Librist
The novel revolves around the life of a young man who becomes disillusioned with societal norms and expectations. He rejects traditional values and seeks individual freedom, leading to conflicts with those around him. His relationships with women are particularly significant, as they reflect his desire for autonomy and self-expression. The narrative explores themes of nonconformity, free love, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Through this character's experiences, the novel critiques societal constraints and celebrates the pursuit of personal liberty.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1923 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Literary Criticism · 269 words
First lines
"Oh bard," I said, "your verse is free; The shackles that encumber me, The fetters that are my obsession, Are never gyves to your expression.
"The fear of falsities in rhyme, In metre, quantity, or time, Is never yours; you sing along Your unpremeditated song."
"Correct," the young vers librist said.
"Whatever pops into my head I write, and have but one small fetter: I start each line with a capital letter.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Poetry, Literary Criticism, Humor
- Length: 269 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Satire — The poem humorously critiques the free verse movement, highlighting the perceived lack of structure and discipline in vers libre poetry.
- Poetry — The work is a poem itself, engaging with poetic form and structure, and discussing the nature of poetry.
- Literary Criticism — The poem offers a critical perspective on the vers libre style, comparing it to traditional forms and expressing a preference for structured poetry.
- Humor — The tone and content of the poem are light-hearted and amusing, using wit to convey its message.
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Satire · Poetry · Verse · Literary · Humor · Social Commentary · Critique · Politics · Society · Culture · Irony · Wit