Inquisitiveness by Gelett Burgess
Inquisitiveness is a collection of humorous poems by Gelett Burgess. The book includes the famous poem "The Purple Cow" and other works that explore themes of curiosity, imagination, and whimsy.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1903 · Genre: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry · 101 words
First lines
I gave a letter to a Goop / To take to Mrs. Bird; / And what d'you think he went and did?
He read it, every word!
Now, isn't that the rudest thing / That you have ever heard?
Why, he would peep through keyholes, / And listen at the door!
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Inquisitiveness is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gelett Burgess, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry, Moral Tale
- Length: 101 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The playful language, simple narrative, and moral lesson are characteristic of children's literature.
- Humor — The exaggerated behavior of the Goop and the light-hearted tone contribute to a humorous effect.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with rhyming lines, typical of poetry.
- Moral Tale — The story conveys a moral lesson about curiosity and manners, aligning with moral tales.
Tags
curiosity · exploration · imagination · inquiry · knowledge · learning · adventure · discovery · philosophy · introspection · creativity · wonder