To W. Hohenzollern, on Resuming
The narrative revolves around a monarch who resumes his throne after a period of exile. The story explores themes of power, loyalty, and the complexities of royal politics.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1927 · Genre: Satire, Historical, Political · 218 words
First lines
The Conning Tower
Well, William, since I wrote you long ago -- As I recall, one cool October morning -- (I have _The Tribune_ files. They clearly show I gave you warning.)
Since when I penned that consequential ode, The world has seen a vast amount of slaughter, And under many a Gallic bridge has flowed A lot of water.
I said that when your people ceased to strafe, That when you'd put an end to all this war stuff, And all the world was reasonably safe I'd write some more stuff;
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To W. Hohenzollern, on Resuming is listed on Textopian as an essay by Franklin P. Adams, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Historical, Political, Poetry, Epistolary
- Length: 218 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The poem uses humor and irony to critique and mock the actions and consequences of a historical figure's decisions.
- Historical — References to past events and figures provide a context rooted in a specific historical period.
- Political — The content addresses political themes and critiques leadership and war.
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, employing poetic devices and language.
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Satire · Poetry · Politics · Social Commentary · Criticism · Humor · Wit · Irony · Sarcasm · Rhetoric · Eloquence · Tongue-in-cheek