To-Night by Franklin P. Adams (1923)
The story revolves around a man who has been married for many years and is now facing the reality of his own mortality. He reflects on his life, relationships, and experiences, grappling with the concept of time and its passage. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition, as the protagonist comes to terms with his own eventual demise.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1923 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Humor · 274 words
First lines
Love me to-night! Fold your dear arms around me -- / Hurt me -- I do but glory in your might! / Tho' your fierce strength absorb, engulf, and drown me, / Love me to-night!
The world's wild stress sounds less than our own heart-beat / Its puny nothingness sinks out of sight. / Just you and I and Love alone are left, sweet -- / Love me to-night!
Love me to-night! I care not for to-morrow -- / Look in my eyes, aglow with Love's own light: / Full soon enough will come daylight, and sorrow -- / Love me to-night!
-BEATRICE M. BARRY, in the _Banquet Table_.
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Romance — The themes of love and romantic longing are central to the text.
- Humor — The playful tone and light-hearted response to the romantic plea suggest a humorous element.
- Satire — The exaggerated response to romantic advances hints at a satirical take on romantic conventions.
Tags
Short Story Collection · American Literature · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships · Romance · Comedy · Wit · Insightful · Observational
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To-Night is listed on Textopian as a play by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Humor, Satire
- Length: 274 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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