The Purple Cow! by Gelett Burgess
"The Purple Cow!" by Gelett Burgess is a short nonsense poem first published in 1895. Originally appearing in Burgess's magazine The Lark with a longer title, this whimsical four-line verse became extraordinarily popular, quoted widely throughout twentieth-century America. The poem's success eventually led Burgess to resent its fame, prompting him to write a response poem expressing his frustration. Its cultural influence spans from presidential humor to ice cream brands and college mascots.
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| Author | Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951 |
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| Title | The Purple Cow! |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_Cow |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Nonsense verses |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30656 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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