Book-Manners by Gelett Burgess
Book-Manners is a humorous guide to proper etiquette when handling books. It covers topics such as how to properly hold and turn pages, how to avoid damaging the spine, and how to handle rare or valuable books with care. The book also includes tips on how to organize one's personal library and how to properly store books for long-term preservation.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1906 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Educational · 49 words
First lines
If you scribble on your books, How disgustable it looks!
Here a word, and there a scrawl, Silly pictures over all!
Take a paper, or a slate, If you want to decorate!
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Book-Manners is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Educational, Humor
- Length: 49 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The playful tone and rhyming structure are characteristic of children's literature, aiming to teach manners in a fun way.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse, using rhyme and rhythm to convey its message.
- Educational — The content is instructional, focusing on teaching proper behavior regarding book handling.
- Humor — The use of playful language and light-hearted admonitions suggests a humorous approach to the topic.
Tags
etiquette · humor · satire · children's literature · illustrated · social norms · Victorian era · whimsical · advice · moral lessons · playful · cultural commentary