Books by Gelett Burgess (1897)
The Goops are a group of mischievous children who do everything wrong. They eat with their fingers, they don't wash their hands, and they make a mess wherever they go. The book follows the adventures of these naughty kids as they learn to behave properly.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1897 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 61 words
First lines
I have a notion The Books on the shelves Are just as much persons As we are, ourselves.
When you are older, You'll find this is true; You'd better be careful To make Books like you!
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Books is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gelett Burgess, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Philosophy
- Length: 61 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
- Children's Literature — The simple language and whimsical notion of books as persons suggest a target audience of children.
- Fantasy — The idea of books being persons introduces an element of fantasy, as it attributes human-like qualities to inanimate objects.
- Philosophy — The text explores the philosophical idea of books having personhood, prompting reflection on the nature of objects and beings.
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literature · humor · satire · poetry · book culture · reading · bibliophilia · critique · art · imagination · creativity · language