Samuel Hoffenstein

Samuel Hoffenstein was an American poet and screenwriter of the early twentieth century, known for his light verse and satirical poetry. He published collections such as "Poems in Praise of Practically Nothing" and worked on Hollywood screenplays including "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Biografie ↓Mehr ↓

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Samuel Hoffenstein

Songs About Life and Brighter Things Yet XXXV

The ant, he lays aside some dough Against the time of cold and snow ; He doesn't trust a bit to luck, But gathers his assorted truck: — If I could live just like the ant I'd be as thrifty — but I can't.

Samuel Hoffenstein

Songs About Life and Brighter Things Yet XXXIV

When I was young, my hopes ran high — My hopes did run, and so could I; They danced upon the mountain tops Oblivious of the traffic cops ; They swung, like monkeys in the trees, From sun and moon and Pleiades ; They frolicked on the farthest wave And thumbed their noses at the grave; They thumbed their haughty bugles long At men and creeds and right and wrong, And gave the tin-horn days to come Their only sound of fife and drum: — Well, now my thyroid youth is done, I'm very glad my hopes had fun!

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Samuel Hoffenstein was an American poet and screenwriter of the early twentieth century, born in Lithuania and later immigrating to the United States. He wrote light verse and satirical poetry, characterized by wit and playful cynicism. His collections include "Poems in Praise of Practically Nothing" (1928) and "Year In, You're Out" (1930). Hoffenstein also worked in Hollywood as a screenwriter, contributing to films such as "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1931) and "The Wizard of Oz" (1939). His poetry often employed traditional forms and clever wordplay to comment on modern life and human folly. His work was popular in its time and remains an example of American humorous verse.

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