The Reason Why by Gelett Burgess
The Reason Why is a collection of humorous poems written by Gelett Burgess in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of topics, including animals, food, and everyday life. Each poem is accompanied by an illustration that adds to its comedic effect.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1890 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Moral Tale · 131 words
First lines
Everybody liked Ezekiel.
Why?
You could scarcely find his equal.
Why?
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The Reason Why is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gelett Burgess, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Moral Tale, Didactic Literature
- Length: 131 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The simple language, moral lessons, and focus on character traits are typical of children's literature.
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with rhyming lines, characteristic of poetry.
- Moral Tale — The narrative contrasts good and bad behavior, imparting moral lessons.
- Didactic Literature — The work aims to teach and instruct readers on proper conduct and values.
Tags
humor · satire · poetry · rhyme · whimsy · philosophy · life · existentialism · absurdism · illustrations · childlike · imagination