Gelett Burgess
Gelett Burgess
Gelett Burgess was born on August 17, 1866, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was an American humorist, poet, and writer known for his witty verse and satirical illustrations. Burgess's work often reflected a sharp sense of humor and a keen eye for societal quirks, making him a notable figure in American literary and artistic circles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Personal Name: Burgess, Gelett
Birth: 1866
Death: 1951
Gelett Burgess Books
(5 Books)
Addicted to drinking Indian ink, a father begins shrinking and must be cared for by his loving young son.
Verses about the roundheaded, unpleasant little Goops whose atrocious behavior resembles the whining and bad manners of many little children.
Goops are grabby. Goops are crabby. Goops are impolite. Here are forty poems that tell Goops what behavior's right.
