To Myrtilla Again by Franklin P. Adams
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who returns to her hometown after years away and becomes embroiled in local politics and social issues. It explores themes of identity, community, and personal growth through its protagonist's experiences and relationships with others. The narrative style is lyrical and introspective, reflecting the character's emotional journey as she navigates complex moral dilemmas and confronts her own biases and assumptions. Through a nuanced portrayal of small-town life, the story sheds light on the intricacies of human nature and the ways in which individuals interact with one another.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Romantic · 225 words
First lines
Myrtilla, when the thought of you / Obstructs my cold, unbiased view, / And keeps me from / My hard though hum- / Ble task, / I do not murmur nor complain / I do not ululate nor feign / A love for _vin_ / Or what is in / A flask.
When, as I said in stanza first, / My mind is thoroughly immersed / With you until / My pulses thrill / And throb, / I don't, in tones more picturesque / Than journalistic, slam my desk, / And in a fit / Of frenzy quit / My job.
When, as I may have said before, / Your image I can not ignore, / I do not tear / My thinning hair / Nor cuss;
I leave such sentimental show / To bards like Shelley, Keats, and Poe / I merely spill / Some ink, Myrtil- / La, thus.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in stanzas with a rhythmic and lyrical quality, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The tone is light-hearted and playful, with a humorous take on romantic obsession.
- Romantic — The poem centers around the theme of love and the speaker's feelings for Myrtilla.
- Satire — There is a satirical element in the way the speaker mocks traditional romantic expressions and poets.
Tags
Autobiographical · Biographical · Humorous · Satirical · Social Commentary · American Literature · 20th Century Fiction · Novel · Memoir · Comedic · Witty · Observational
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Romantic, Satire
- Length: 225 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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