Frank Gelett Burgess
Frank Gelett Burgess was a delightful American author, artist, and humorist born on April 30, 1866, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts. He is perhaps best known for his whimsical and playful writing style, which often reflected his keen sense of humor and imaginative spirit. Burgess was also a talented illustrator, and his work crossed the boundaries of literature and visual art, making him a unique figure in the world of early 20th-century American culture. His most famous creation, the character "Gelett Burgess," is a testament to his ability to engage and amuse readers of all ages.
Throughout his career, Burgess penned a variety of works, including poetry, children's literature, and amusing essays that continue to charm readers today. His lighthearted approach to storytelling invites listeners to explore the joys of imagination and creativity. If you're curious to discover more about Burgess's delightful contributions, we encourage you to delve into his works available in the app. You'll find an enchanting blend of humor and artistry that is sure to leave you with a smile.
More Goops and How Not to Be Them
Read by Mark F. Smith
Frank Gelett Burgess
Deep in the heart of every parent is the wish, the desire, to have other adults tell us, in an unsolicited way, just how very polite one’s c…
The Master of Mysteries
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Frank Gelett Burgess
Subtitled, "Being an account of the problems solved by Astro, seer of secrets, and his love affair with Valeska Wynne, his assistant.&q…
Find the Woman
Read by Grant Hurlock
Frank Gelett Burgess
Who was Belle Charmion? If you really care to know, as John Fenton did, you must go with him on his quest, hither and yon over New York, int…
The Purple Cow
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Frank Gelett Burgess
LibriVox volunteers bring you nine different versions of this famous nonsense rhyme, the weekly poem of April 2nd, 2006. The April Fool's Da…
The Goop Directory
Read by Andrea L
Frank Gelett Burgess
In this DIRECTORY you'll see just what you never ought to be; and so, it should direct your way to Good Behavior, every day. The children of…
The Maxims of Methuselah
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Frank Gelett Burgess
Being the Advice given by the Patriarch in his Nine Hundred Sixty and Ninth Year to his Great Grandson at Shem's Coming of Age, in Regard to…
War the Creator
Read by Lee Smalley
Frank Gelett Burgess
Gelett Burgess, an American writer, penned this gripping account of the profound change that war caused in a young Frenchman he knew. “Becau…
The Goop Directory (version 2)
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Frank Gelett Burgess
A funny collection of poems about bad children.
The Romance Of The Commonplace
Read by David Wales
Frank Gelett Burgess
Thirty four whimsical, tongue-in-cheek, and entertaining essays about not much in particular, published in 1902, by one of the most popular …
Goops and How to Be Them
Read by LittlePeanut
Frank Gelett Burgess
Let me introduce a Race Void of Beauty and of Grace, Extraordinary Creatures With a Paucity of Features. Though their Forms are fashioned il…
The Goop Directory (version 3)
Read by LittlePeanut
Frank Gelett Burgess
The Goop Directory of Juvenile Offenders Famous for Their Misdeeds and Serving as a Salutary Example for All Virtuous ChildrenIn this DIRECT…