Danger! by Gelett Burgess (1905)
The book Danger!, by Gelett Burgess, is a collection of humorous poems and stories that satirize the dangers of everyday life. The author uses exaggeration and irony to highlight the absurdity of common fears and anxieties.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry · 127 words
First lines
Ink, ink! What do you think!
You're sure to be stained, if you play with the ink!
You're sure to get black, if you play with the ink-well, Before you begin it, just stop once, and think well!
All over your fingers, all over your face, All over your clothes, and all over the place!
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Danger! is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry, Didactic
- Length: 127 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The playful rhyme and moral lesson are characteristic of children's literature.
- Humor — The exaggerated consequences and whimsical tone suggest a humorous intent.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with a rhythmic and rhyming pattern.
- Didactic — The narrative aims to teach a lesson about the consequences of playing with ink.
Tags
humor · satire · poetry · illustrated · children's literature · nonsense · whimsical · adventure · fantasy · playful · creative · imagination