Ain'T by Gelett Burgess (1895)
Ain'T is a humorous poem written by Gelett Burgess that pokes fun at the use of incorrect grammar and spelling in everyday speech. The poem was first published in 1906 and has since become a classic example of light verse.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Humor, Educational · 60 words
First lines
Now "ain't" is a word / That is very absurd / To use for an "isn't" or "aren't."
Ask Teacher about it: / She'll say, "Do without it!"
I wish you would see if you can't!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Humor, Educational
- Length: 60 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyming lines.
- Humor — The playful tone and absurdity of the subject matter suggest a humorous intent.
- Educational — The content addresses language usage and implicitly teaches about proper grammar.
Tags
humor · poetry · satire · language · wordplay · American literature · nonsense · quirky · creative writing · rhymes · literary style · playful