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
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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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