Noise! Noise! Noise! by Gelett Burgess
Noise! Noise! Noise!, by Gelett Burgess, is a children's book that explores the concept of noise pollution and its effects on animals and humans. The story follows a group of animals who are disturbed by the constant noise from cars, airplanes, and other sources. They eventually find peace in a quiet forest where they can enjoy nature without interruption.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1905 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor · 76 words
First lines
Do you slam the door?
Do you drag your feet?
Making noise enough for four / Hundred thousand Goops, or more, / Tearing up the street?
Clattering down the stairs, / Storming through the hall, / Pounding floors, upsetting chairs, / Do you think your father cares / For your noise, at all?
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Noise! Noise! Noise! is listed on Textopian as a poem by Gelett Burgess, dated 1905 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Humor, Didactic
- Length: 76 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The playful and instructive tone is typical of children's literature, aiming to teach manners through rhyme.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
- Humor — The exaggerated scenarios and playful language suggest a humorous approach to the subject matter.
- Didactic — The work aims to instruct children on proper behavior, fitting the didactic genre.
Tags
humor · poetry · children's literature · nonsense · rhymes · whimsy · imagination · sound · playfulness · creativity · illustrated · fantasy