The Little-Neck Clam (Carmina Festiva)
This collection of poems explores the intersection of nature and human experience through a series of vignettes that examine the lives of various marine creatures, including the Little-Neck Clam. The poems are characterized by their use of symbolism and metaphor to convey themes related to identity, community, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.
By Henry Van Dyke · First published 1907 · Genre: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary · 762 words
First lines
I. THE ANTI-TRUST CLAM. For _McClure's Magazine_
The clam that once, on Jersey's banks, Was like the man who dug it, free, Now slave-like thro' the market clanks In chains of corporate tyranny.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Henry Van Dyke
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Poetry, Social Commentary, Political Commentary, Humor
- Length: 762 words
- Structure: 1 section, 24 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The work uses humor and irony to critique societal and economic issues, such as corporate control and social norms.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form, employing poetic devices and language.
- Social Commentary — The themes address social issues like corporate monopolies, cultural identity, and social reform.
- Political Commentary — The work critiques political and economic systems, referencing laws and societal structures.
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Poetry · Nature · Humor · Satire · Fiction · Short Story · American Literature · 19th Century Literature · Literary Fiction · Social Commentary · Marine Life · Clam