What Flavour? by Franklin P. Adams
The story revolves around a young man who returns to his hometown after years away and becomes infatuated with a local woman. His attempts at wooing her are thwarted by his own ineptitude, leading to a series of comedic misadventures. The narrative explores themes of love, social class, and the complexities of human relationships in a small-town setting.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, Parody, Humor · 179 words
First lines
Horace: Book III, Ode 13 _"O fons Bandusiae, splendidior vitro -- -- "_
Worthy of flowers and syrups sweet, O fountain of Bandusian onyx, To-morrow shall a goatling's bleat Mix with the sizz of thy carbonics.
A kid whose budding horns portend A life of love and war -- but vainly!
For thee his sanguine life shall end -- He'll spill his blood, to put it plainly.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Parody, Humor, Classical Allusion
- Length: 179 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured as a poem, with a focus on lyrical expression and meter.
- Parody — The text parodies classical themes and styles, particularly through its humorous and modern twist on traditional odes.
- Humor — The playful language and whimsical imagery contribute to a humorous tone throughout the piece.
- Classical Allusion — The work references classical literature and mythology, specifically through its allusion to Horace's odes.
Tags
Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Literary Fiction · Short Stories · Comedy · Wit · Sarcasm · Irony · Absurdity · Playful · Lighthearted