Children in Burlesque

Name: Children in Burlesque
Author: Alice Meynell

"Children in Burlesque" is a collection of poems written by Alice Meynell in the early 20th century. The poems explore the themes of childhood, innocence, and playfulness, often using imagery and language that is both whimsical and haunting. Through her use of metaphor and symbolism, Meynell creates a world where children are seen as tiny adults, full of mischief and wonder. The poems are both delightful and unsettling, offering a glimpse into the complexities of childhood and the ways in which it shapes our understanding of the world around us.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1902 · Genre: Essay, Non-fiction, Parenting & Families · 693 words

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Derision, which is so great a part of human comedy, has not spared the humours of children. Yet they are fitter subjects for any other kind of jesting. In the first place they are quite defenceless, but besides and before this, it might have been supposed that nothing in a child could provoke the equal passion of scorn. Between confessed unequals scorn is not even suggested. Its derisive proclamation of inequality has no sting and no meaning where inequality is natural and manifest.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Essay, Non-fiction, Parenting & Families, Sociology, Victorian
Length: 693 words
Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Essay — Children in Burlesque is a collection of essays written by Alice Meynell, making it a part of the essay genre.
Non-fiction — As a collection of essays, the book falls under the non-fiction genre as it involves factual information and personal opinion from the author.
Parenting & Families — The book provides an exploration of children and parenting, making it relevant to the Parenting & Families genre.
Sociology — The book discusses the societal roles and views towards children which aligns it with the Sociology genre.