The Purple Cow! by Gelett Burgess

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Author Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951
Title The Purple Cow!
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Cow
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Summary "The Purple Cow!" by Gelett Burgess is a whimsical poem that first gained popularity in the late 19th century, specifically during the 1890s. As a light-hearted work of children's literature, it embodies an imaginative and playful spirit. The poem humorously expresses the narrator's fanciful musings about a mythical purple cow, reflecting themes of uniqueness and the absurd. In this playful piece, the narrator shares their bemusement over the idea of a purple cow and expresses a desire to see such a creature. The poem concludes with a catchy twist, indicating a preference for witnessing a purple cow rather than becoming one themselves. Through its charming simplicity and catchy rhyme, "The Purple Cow!" captures the imagination of readers, inviting them to embrace the joy of whimsical thinking and the beauty of the fantastical over the mundane. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Nonsense verses
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EBook-No. 30656
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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