Courtesy by Gelett Burgess (1906)
"The Goops" is a children's book written by Gelett Burgess and published in 1900. It consists of humorous poems about the mischievous behavior of naughty children, known as "Goops." The book was intended to teach children proper manners and etiquette through humor and satire.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1906 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor · 72 words
First lines
I wonder why it is polite / In shaking hands, to give your _right_.
I wonder why it is refined / In passing one, to go _behind_.
I wonder why it is well-bred, / If you must sneeze, to turn your head.
Perhaps the reason is because / The Goops, they never have such laws!
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Courtesy is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gelett Burgess, dated 1906 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor, Educational
- Length: 72 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The content is simple, playful, and educational, aimed at teaching children about manners.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form, with rhyming lines and a rhythmic structure.
- Humor — The playful tone and mention of 'Goops' suggest a humorous approach to teaching etiquette.
- Educational — The work aims to instruct readers on proper etiquette and manners.
Tags
etiquette · politeness · social norms · manners · humor · satire · Victorian era · civility · interpersonal relationships · cultural commentary · short stories · literary critique