Doll-Time by Gelett Burgess (1903)
Doll-Time is a children's book written by Gelett Burgess and published in 1905. The story follows the adventures of a group of dolls who come to life at night when their owner, a young girl named Mary, goes to sleep. The dolls have various personalities and interests, including a ballerina doll named Ballerina, a soldier doll named Captain, and a rag doll named Raggedy Ann. Throughout the book, the dolls experience various adventures and mishaps as they explore their owner's house and interact with each other. The story is told from the perspective of one of the dolls, a French doll named Mademoiselle, who serves as the narrator for much of the book. Overall, Doll-Time is a charming and imaginative tale that captures the magic and wonder of childhood imagination.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1903 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor · 75 words
First lines
Spring's the time for marbles And Fall's the time for tops, But boys don't know, they only go By seeing them in shops!
They like a sled in Winter, In Summer 'tis a kite; But dolls are found the whole year round And every day and night!
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Doll-Time is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor
- Length: 75 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The content and themes are centered around children's activities and toys, appealing to a young audience.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The playful tone and whimsical observations about children's preferences suggest a humorous approach.
Tags
children's literature · fantasy · imagination · adventure · toys · friendship · whimsy · narrative · play · creativity · innocence · storytelling