Borrowed Plumes by Gelett Burgess
Borrowed Plumes is a collection of humorous poems and stories written by Gelett Burgess in the early 20th century. The book includes works such as "The Purple Cow," "The Rubaiyat of Omar Cayenne," and "The Maxims of Methuselah." It is known for its witty and satirical commentary on society and culture at the time.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1894 · Genre: Satire, Comedy, Poetry · 47 words
First lines
Don't try on the wraps, The bonnets and caps Of company coming to call!
Admire, if you please, But garments like these Should always feel safe in the hall!
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Borrowed Plumes is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1894 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Comedy, Poetry, Social Commentary
- Length: 47 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The work employs humor and irony to critique social norms and behaviors.
- Comedy — The writing style and themes are light-hearted and intended to amuse the reader.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse, utilizing rhyme and meter.
- Social Commentary — The themes address societal customs and expectations, offering insight and critique.
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humor · satire · poetry · literary · parody · wit · creativity · imagination · language · art · critique · society