The Purple Cow,gained widespread recognition. He also created
the Goops,whimsical characters used to humorously teach children manners. Some of his publications include Burgess Unabridged: A New Dictionary of Words You Have Always Needed (1914), a wordplay collection in which he introduced the word
blurband Goop books series (1900-1951). Biographical information: ANB. (NM)
Poem title | Date | Periodical | Roles | id # |
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“I never saw a purple cow” | 1898-08 | The English Illustrated Magazine | Poet | 19663 |