Miss Manners by Gelett Burgess
Miss Manners is a humorous book written by Gelett Burgess that satirizes the social etiquette of the early 20th century. The book consists of short essays and cartoons that poke fun at the rigid rules of polite society, while also offering tongue-in-cheek advice on how to navigate various social situations.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1895 · Genre: Humor, Children's Literature, Poetry · 64 words
First lines
No matter how you wish For the last one on the dish, Miss Manners has a right to it, not you;
And the largest one of all, Or the nicest, big or small -- Well, I think you'd better leave her _that_ one too!
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Miss Manners is listed on Textopian as an essay by Gelett Burgess, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Humor, Children's Literature, Poetry, Etiquette
- Length: 64 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Humor — The playful tone and whimsical advice suggest a humorous approach to etiquette.
- Children's Literature — The simple language and moral lesson are characteristic of children's literature.
- Poetry — The use of rhyme and meter indicates a poetic style.
- Etiquette — The content focuses on manners and social behavior, aligning with etiquette literature.
Tags
etiquette · humor · satire · social norms · politeness · Victorian era · manners · guidance · civility · witticism · advice · cultural commentary